Rescue the perishing

Burl Ives - Rescue the perishing



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.

Refrain:

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.

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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.

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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 wanderer a Savior has died.

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