Classic Christian Hymns · Public-domain text

Rescue the Perishing

Fanny J. Crosby

An extraordinarily inspiring American mission worker, poet, and lyricist (1820–1915). Blinded by an incompetent doctor's treatment at six weeks old, she never held resentment, once stating: 'If I could meet him now, I would say, Thank you, thank you, over and over again, for making me blind... for when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.' Crosby wrote over 8,000 hymns, including 'Blessed Assurance' and 'To God Be the Glory'. She spent her life ministering to the poor and homeless in New York City rescue missions, pouring her deep love for God into her lyrics.

Source: Bright Jewels

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
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
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
Near the Cross