“We have undertaken the exposition of a Psalm corresponding to your own "longings," on which we propose to speak to you. For the Psalm itself begins with a certain pious "longing;" and he who sings so, says, "Like as the hart desires the water-brooks, so longs my soul after You, O God" [Psalm 42:1]. Who is it then that…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 42
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1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
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— Psalms 42:1 —
2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
3My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?