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Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise)

By Shane & Shane

2,016 views Jun 27, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Shane & Shane's 'Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise)' is a musical adaptation of Psalm 42, expressing a deep longing for God amidst spiritual struggle and sorrow. The lyrics use imagery of a deer panting for water and tears as food, reflecting a soul that feels forgotten yet chooses to hope in Christ. The song acknowledges trouble and questioning, but resolves to praise God with loudest praise, trusting in His goodness and salvation. It encourages the listener to put their hope in Jesus alone, even when feeling overwhelmed by waves of difficulty.

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As the deer pants for the water

So my soul pants for You

All my tears have been my fodder

Day and night my only food


Oh my soul you feel forgotten

Put your hope in Christ alone

As the deer longs for the water

So my soul longs to be home


Come thou fount of living water

Tune my heart to bless Your name

Streams of trouble never ceasing

Call for songs of loudest praise


As the deep cries out for answers

As Your waves crash over me

Let Your goodness, like a fetter

Bind my broken heart to Thee


In the night Your song is with me

Day by day You hold me fast

Oh my soul hope in Jesus

You shall praise your God at last


Deep calls to deep

Waves of unbelief

Breakers crash and bring me

falling to my knees

It goes on and and on

Where is my God

My salvation is in You and You alone

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