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