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 hand, wakened by kindness,

chords that were broken will vibrate once more.




Rescue the perishing, duty demands it!

Strength for thy labour the Lord will provide;

back to the narrow way patiently win them;

tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died