As the deer with eager yearning

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As the deer with eager yearning
seeks the cooling watercourse,
so my soul with ardor burning
longs for God, its heav'nly source.
When shall I behold God's face?
When shall I receive God's grace?
When shall I, God's praises voicing,
come before our God rejoicing?

Day and night in grief and anguish
bitter tears have been my meat,
while my longing soul may languish
to partake of manna sweet.
O my soul, be not dismayed.
Trust in God, who is our aid.
Hope and joy God's love provides you,
'tis God's hand alone that guides you.

Song Details

Title: As the deer with eager yearning
Text: Based on Psalm 42, Christine T. Curtis, 1939, alt.
Tune: GENEVA 42 (FREU DICH SEHR)
Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; arr. Claude Goudimel, 1565
Key: F major
Meter: 87.87.77.88
Date Added: 2021/03/09

Alternate words

Comfort, comfort, O my people