The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#414

414. 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 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,
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 wand'rer a Savior has died. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Title: Rescue the Perishing
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Invitation; Missionary; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: RESCUE
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Key: B♭ Major