Summary: Like a deer thirsts for water, my soul craves you, O God. Let your light and truth guide me to your holy presence, where I will joyfully praise you.
R. Athirst is my soul for the living God. (or Alleluia.)
As the hind longs for the running waters,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
Athirst is my soul for God, the living God.
When shall I go and behold the face of God?
R. Athirst is my soul for the living God. (or Alleluia.)
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Send forth your light and your fidelity;
they shall lead me on
And bring me to your holy mountain,
to your dwelling-place.
R. Athirst is my soul for the living God. (or Alleluia.)
Then will I go in to the altar of God,
the God of my gladness and joy;
Then will I give you thanks upon the harp,
O God, my God!
R. Athirst is my soul for the living God. (or Alleluia.)