This psalm of longing is set to the relatively well-known traditional melody, ‘Down by the Salley Gardens’.

 

As the Deer Longs for Streams (Psalm 42)

Tune: Down By the Salley Gardens

Words: Kiran Young Wimberly © 2013

 

As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you
I thirst for the living Lord, when shall I see the face of God
My tears have been my food, people say to me where is your God?
Why are you cast down within me, O my soul, cast down within

My soul’s cast down within me, so I remember you
Put your hope in God my Savior, I will yet praise the Lord
As deep calls to deep, your waves have swept over me
At night God’s song is with me, a prayer to the God of life.

I say to God, my rock, why have you forgotten me
Why must I walk so mournful, oppressed by my enemies
Why are you cast down within me, O my soul, cast down within
Put your hope in God my Savior, I will yet praise the Lord

 

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