The Worshiping Church ‎#736

736. Rescue the Perishing

1 Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.

[Refrain:]
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

2 Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting,
waiting the penitent child to receive;
plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;
he will forgive if they only believe. (Refrain)

3 Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
cords that are broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain)

4 Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
strength for your labor the Lord will provide;
back to the narrow way patiently win them,
tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Title: Rescue the Perishing
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1869)
• Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:12
  ;
  Matthew 7:14
  ;
  Luke 19:10
  ;
  Acts 2:21
  ;
  Romans 5:12
  ;
  Hebrews 7:25
  ;
  Revelation 3:20
• Topic: Challenge; Evangelism; Social Concerns; Witnessing

Tune Information

• Name: RESCUE
• Composer: William H. Doane (1870)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.Ref.
• Key: B♭ Major