Songs

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying

		
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			11.10.11.10.R.11.10.

1	Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
	Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
	Weep o’er the erring ones, 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	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.

3	Down in the human heart, 
	Crush’d by the tempter,
	Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
	Touched by a loving heart, 
	Wakened by kindness,
	Cords 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 wand’rer a Saviour has died.

					F.J. Crosby