rescue the perishing care for the dying

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

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


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 were broken will vibrate once more

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 wanderer a Savior has died