Rescue Them

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1 Christian, to the rescue!
Hasten souls to save;
Listen to the warning,
Sounding o'er the wave;
See the signals flying
From the sinking ship;
Let the cry for helpers
Pass from lip to lip.

Chorus:
Rescue them, rescue them;
Who will volunteer in?
In the name of Jesus haste to save and cheer;
Rescue them, rescue them, Christian volunteer,
Strangers, friends, or brothers,
Haste to save and cheer.

2 Tarry not, nor falter,
Souls are in distress;
Eager, glad to help them,
Who will answer "yes"?
Ready now the life-boat,
Be it nobly manned;
Earnest, faithful workers,
Christ's own loyal band. [Chorus]

3 While the toilers bravely
Seek the tempest-tossed,
Thro' the dashing breakers,
Lest a soul be lost,
All who lift petitions
Shall their labors share,
hro' the lonely night-watch
Prevalent in prayer. [Chorus]

4 Here's the mighty Captain
Standing by our side,
Faith, and strength, and courage
Freely he'll provide;
Now a ray of glory
Breaks the shadows dim;
Present, sure salvation,
Trusting all to him. [Chorus]

Source: Junior Songs: a collection of sacred hymns and songs; for use in meetings of junior societies, Sunday Schools, etc. #13

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt

Pseudonym: Li­die H. Ed­munds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (… Go to person page >

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First Line: Christian, to the rescue
Title: Rescue Them
Author: Eliza E. Hewitt
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Rescue them, rescue them
Copyright: Public Domain

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