Concordia ‎#230

230. 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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

3 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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Title: Rescue the Perishing
• Author: Frances J. Van Alstyne (1870)
• Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Temperance and National: Temperance; Work; Missions
• Copyright: © 1870, by W. Howard Doane
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RESCUE THE PERISHING
• Composer: W. Howard Doane (1870)
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.