Are You a Rescuing Agent?

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.

Tho 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, Crush'd by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touch'd heart, Waken'd 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 thy 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.

Fanny J. Crosby--- 1869