Worship Group Takes Us To Church With Beautiful Cover Of 'As The Deer'

Shane & Shane present a beautifully anointed live cover of ‘As The Deer,’ recorded at the Worship Initiative in Dallas, TX.

This uplifting song is exactly what we need to hear in these challenging times, reminding us that only the truth of God can truly satisfy our deepest needs.

‘As The Deer’ is a well-known praise and worship hymn written by Martin J. Nystrom, a graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has served as a musical evangelist with Christ for the Nations in Dallas, Texas.

As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my heart’s desire
And I long to worship thee

Martin Nystrom wrote this iconic praise and worship song in 1984, inspired by Psalm 42:1: “As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee; You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.”

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 thee

Shane & Shane sing this song with deep reverence, reminding us through their heartfelt rendition that Jesus is closer to us than we can imagine.

Verse of the Day

“[Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary] Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!””