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.

 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.

 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.