Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) ‎#64

64. To the Rescue!

1 See! a sail amid the fearful breakers
Yonder, waving signals of distress;
Haste! make ready at the saving station,
Man the life-boat, praying God to bless!

Chorus:
To the rescue, to the rescue!
Brother, seize the oar!
Launch the life-boat, launch the life-boat!
Pull away from shore!
Speed the life-boat, speed the life-boat!
Brave the wind and wave!
To the rescue, to the rescue!
Precious souls to save!

2 Higher, fiercer yet the tempest rages,
Can the life-boat live in such a sea?
Yes, for God who rules the storm shall guide it,
Till imperilled souls in safety be. [Chorus]

3 See the forms unto the old wreck clinging,
Now they beckon to the shore for aid;
Now their cry for help your ears is greeting!
Surely you would not the call evade. [Chorus]

4 Sin is rampant and its billows raging,
And these human wrecks are everywhere;
Brother, do not lose a single moment!
Heaven's message to them quickly bear. [Chorus]

5 Go and tell them Christ has died to win them,
Bid them cast on Him their load of care;
Bid them hope, tho' 'neath the wave now sinking;
Tell them Christ can save them even there. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: See! a sail amid the fearful breakers
• Title: To the Rescue!
• Author: F. A. B.
• Refrain First Line: To the rescue, to the rescue
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897
• Copyright: © 1891 by F. A. Blackmer

Tune Information

• Name: [See! a sail amid the fearful breakers]
• Composer: F. A. Blackmer
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1891 by F. A. Blackmer
• Notes: Now Public Domain