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.
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 heart,
  Wakened by kindness,
  Chords that are broken will vibrate once more.
(Chorus:)
  Rescue the perishing,
  Care for the dying;
  Jesus is merciful,
  Jesus will save.
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.