Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#452

452. 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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

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,
Chords that are broken will vibrate once more. [Chorus]

4 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 wand'rer a Savior has died. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Title: Rescue the Perishing
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Service; Soul Winning

Tune Information

• Name: [Rescue the perishing, care for the dying]
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Key: B♭ Major