As the Deer Pants for the Water, usually shortened to As the Deer, is a Scripture-shaped worship song about desire for God.
Hymns Based on Psalm 63:1
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 63:1
"God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water."
— Psalm 63:1
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Prayer, Abiding in Christ, Daily discipleship, Dependence on God. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 63:1 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Grace
- Prayer
- Abiding in Christ
- Daily discipleship
- Dependence on God
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
As the Deer Pants for the Water
Response Hymn
I Need Thee Every Hour
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn As the Deer Pants for the Water
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Scripture Reading Psalm 63:1
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Sermon Grace
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Response Hymn I Need Thee Every Hour
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
I Need Thee Every Hour is a gospel hymn of continual dependence on Christ.
My Prayer Rises to Heaven is a prayer hymn by the Vietnamese priest-composer Dao Kim.