Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 776 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 51:12 First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Lyrics: 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 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. (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,
cords that are broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain)
4 Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
strength for your labor the Lord will provide;
back to the narrow way patiently win them,
tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain)
Topics: Challenge; Evangelism; Social Concerns; Witnessing Used With Tune: RESCUE
Rescue the Perishing