Song Study 14: Jesus Lover of My Soul

 SONG STUDY (16)  AS THE DEER

           Martin Nystrom          

1.

         As the deer pants for the water,

   so my soul longs after You.

                  You alone are my heart’s desire         

              and I long to worship You.             

        Chorus 

                   You alone are my strength, my shield,

            To You alone may my spirit yield.

        You alone are my heart’s desire

    And I long to worship You.  

2. 

                  I want You more than gold or silver, 

Only You can satisfy.

                    You alone are the real joy-giver         

And the apple of my eye. 

         3.

                     You’re my friend and You’re my brother,

   Even though You are a King.

         I want You more than any other,

    So much more than anything.

                 Questions

1. Psalm 42 is the inspiration for verse 1, but see also Isaiah 35: 5-8 and Habakkuk 3:19.
2. Longing to worship the Lord. Why can’t he? See Psalm 61:1-4 and119:131-136,
3. “Strength and shield”. Depending on his strength and not your own. See Psalm 28:7, Philippians 4:13, 1 Timothy 1:12 and 1 Peter 4:11.
4. Yielding your spirit. What does this mean? See Psalm 31:5, Isaiah 38:15-17, Acts 7:51-53, Hebrews 12:7-9 and James 4:4-10.
5. Only you can satisfy. Why is that? See Jeremiah 2:13 and Luke 6:21.
6. The apple of my eye. Explain. See Deuteronomy 32:9-11, Proverbs 7:2 and Zechariah 2:8-9.
7. Who is the “You” in verse 3?
8. In what sense is Jesus my brother? See Galatians 3:26, Romans 8:12-17 and John 20:17.
9. “More than any other”. See Luke 14:26.  
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