The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#299

299. 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 Tho 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 wand'rer a Savior has died. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Title: Rescue the Perishing
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing
• Meter: 11.10.11.10. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Missions and Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: RESCUE
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: 11.10.11.10. with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major