Stanza 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
Stanza 2
Rescue the perishing
Care for the dying
Jesus is merciful
Jesus will save
Stanza 3
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
Stanza 4
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
Stanza 5
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