Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #480 (1974) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Lyrics: 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,
Chords that are broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain)
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. (Refrain) Scripture: Luke 19:10 Languages: English Tune Title: RESCUE
Rescue the Perishing