Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep oer 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.
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.
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.
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 wanderer a Savior has died.