492. Rescue the Perishing

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.

Refrain:
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

2 Tho 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. [Refrain]

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 are broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Rescue the perishing
Title: Rescue the Perishing
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Missions
Tune Information
Name: [Rescue the perishing]
Composer: William H. Doane
Key: a minor or modal



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