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.
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.
Rescue the perishing: care for the dying:
Jesus is merciful; Jesus will save.

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: care for the dying:
Jesus is merciful; Jesus will save.

Rescue the perishing, duty demands it
Strength for your labor the Lord will provide,
Back to the narrow way patiently win them,
Tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died.
Rescue the perishing: care for the dying:
Jesus is merciful; Jesus will save.