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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 591 · Words: Fanny Crosby · Tune: RESCUE
Rescue the Perishing
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A gospel hymn written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1869, calling Christians to evangelize and minister to the lost and fallen. It emphasizes urgent outreach, compassion, and trust in Christ's saving power.
Verse 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.
Refrain
Rescue the perishing,
care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
Verse 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.
Refrain
Rescue the perishing,
care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
Verse 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.
Refrain
Rescue the perishing,
care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
Verse 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.
Refrain
Rescue the perishing,
care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
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