First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,

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.

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.

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.

4 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 wanderer a Saviour has died.