Christian Hymns ‎#267

267. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying

1 Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o’er the erring ones, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
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.

2 Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
Hope that lies buried, God's grace can restore:
Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide.
Back to the narrow way patiently win them,
Tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died.

Text Information

• First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Meter: 11, 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Mrs. F. J. Van Alstyne, 1870, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: COMMUNION WITH CHRIST
• Meter: 11, 10.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Pontoppidan's Salmebog, 1741.
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Norwegian tune name: Jesu, din söde Forening at smage