Full Lyrics
VERSE 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.
VERSE 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.
VERSE 3
Down in the human heart,
Crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touch'd by a loving hand,
Wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
VERSE 4
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 wand'rer a Saviour has died.
CHORUS
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
