Rescue the Perishing
Fanny J. Crosby 1820 - 1915
"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" -Romans 10:14
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.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.Refrain: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.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: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.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.Refrain: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.