As the deer
Francis Agyei Lyrics
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So my soul longeth after thee.
You're God and my heart desire and I long to worship you.
You alone are my shield and peace.
You along are my heart desire.
You alone are my heart desire and I long to worship you.
"As the Deer" is a powerful and emotional Christian song by Francis Agyei that expresses the longing of the soul for God's presence. The opening verse “As the deer, panted for the water” is taken from Psalm 42:1, which describes the writer's longing for God as a deer thirsting for water. The lyrics are deeply personal and convey a heartfelt desire to be closer to God. The song acknowledges that God is the one who satisfies the deepest longings of the soul, and this longing for God can only be satisfied by worshipping Him.
The second verse "You alone are my shield and peace" recognizes that God alone is our source of protection and inner peace. The words "You alone" repeated throughout the song, emphasize the uniqueness of God and the unparalleled relationship we can have with Him. The final verse repeats the theme of the opening, "You alone are my heart desire and I long to worship you," which is a fitting way to end a song about longing, as it communicates the message that the only thing that can truly satisfy our thirst for God is worshipping Him.
Line by Line Meaning
As the deer, panted for the water,
Just as a deer longs for water, my soul also craves after you.
So my soul longeth after thee.
Therefore, my soul desires to be close to you.
You're God and my heart desire and I long to worship you.
You are my God and the object of my desire, and I am eager to worship you.
You alone are my shield and peace.
You are the only one who protects me and grants me peace.
You along are my heart desire.
You are everything that my heart yearns for.
You alone are my heart desire and I long to worship you.
You are the sole focus of my heart's desire, and I greatly desire to worship you.
Contributed by Jack B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.