Rescue the Perishing
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
1 stanza only in Church Hymnal #623 · tune Rescue → RESCUE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not in this version
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.
Verse 3
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.
Refrain
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.