Junior Songs ‎#13

13. Rescue Them

1 Christian, to the rescue!
Hasten souls to save;
Listen to the warning,
Sounding o'er the wave;
See the signals flying
From the sinking ship;
Let the cry for helpers
Pass from lip to lip.

Chorus:
Rescue them, rescue them;
Who will volunteer in?
In the name of Jesus haste to save and cheer;
Rescue them, rescue them, Christian volunteer,
Strangers, friends, or brothers,
Haste to save and cheer.

2 Tarry not, nor falter,
Souls are in distress;
Eager, glad to help them,
Who will answer "yes"?
Ready now the life-boat,
Be it nobly manned;
Earnest, faithful workers,
Christ's own loyal band. [Chorus]

3 While the toilers bravely
Seek the tempest-tossed,
Thro' the dashing breakers,
Lest a soul be lost,
All who lift petitions
Shall their labors share,
hro' the lonely night-watch
Prevalent in prayer. [Chorus]

4 Here's the mighty Captain
Standing by our side,
Faith, and strength, and courage
Freely he'll provide;
Now a ray of glory
Breaks the shadows dim;
Present, sure salvation,
Trusting all to him. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, to the rescue!
• Title: Rescue Them
• Author: L. H. Edmunds
• Refrain First Line: Rescue them, rescue them
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Christian, to the rescue!]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.