Rescue the Perishing

Words and music by Fanny Crosby & William Doane · 1869

Key of Bb · 92 BPM · 4/4 · Mission · Luke 14:23

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.

Chorus

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying —
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Verse 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 they should only believe. Rescue the perishing,
care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Verse 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 were broken will vibrate once more. Rescue the
perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Verse 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. Rescue the perishing,
care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

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