Rescue the perishing

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.

Rescue the perishing

Care for the dying;

Jesus is merciful

Jesus will save.

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.

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.

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.