Burl Ives - Rescue the perishing



	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. 



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) 



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) 



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)