Refrain:

As the deer longs 

for running streams, 

So I long, so I long, so I long for you.

1. A-thirst my soul for you, 

the God who is my lifel 

When shall I see, 

when shall I see, 

see the face of God?

Refrain:

As the deer longs 

for running streams, 

So I long, so I long, so I long for you.

2. Echoes meet as deep 

is calling unto deep,

Over my head, 

all your mighty water, 

sweeping over me.

Refrain:

As the deer longs 

for running streams, 

So I long, so I long, so I long for you.

3. Continually the foe 

delights in taunting me;

"Where is God, 

where is your God?"

Where, O where are you?

Refrain:

As the deer longs 

for running streams, 

So I long, so I long, so I long for you.

4. Defend me, God; 

send forth your light 

and your truth.

They will lead me 

to your holy mountain, 

to your dwelling place.

Refrain:

As the deer longs 

for running streams, 

So I long, so I long, so I long for you.

5. Then I shall go 

unto the altar of my God.

Praising you, 

O my joy and gladness 

I shall praise your name.

Refrain:

As the deer longs 

for running streams, 

So I long, so I long, so I long for you.