1 We’re throwing out the Life-Line,
Seeking for the lost;
Lifting up the fallen,
Counting not the cost;
Gathering the jewels
To deck our Master’s brow,
We’re gathering the lost ones in.

Chorus:
We are gathering, gathering
Gathering the lost ones in;
Send the joyful message
Over land and sea;
We’re gathering the lost ones in.

2 We’re throwing out the Life-Line,
Ev’rywhere we go;
Winning precious souls from
Sin and endless woe;
Out amid the breakers
Hear their piteous cry,
Oh! let us bring the lost ones in. [Chorus]

3 We’re throwing out the Life-Line,
All the year around;
Going to the rescue,
Where the lost are found;
Throw the Life-Line quickly
Ere they sink and die,
Oh! let us bring the lost ones in. [Chorus]

4 We’re throwing out the Life-Line,
All the way along,
Lifting with our prayers and
Cheering with our song:
“Ev’ry soul for Jesus,”
Shall our motto be,
We’re gathering the lost ones in. [Chorus]

5 Oh! help us throw the Life-Line,
Thro’ the long, dark nigh;
Sound the gospel trumpet
Flash the signal light.
Christ, our faithful Pilot,
Will our strength renew,
And help us bring the lost ones in. [Chorus]