Rescue the Perishing Hymn Lyrics
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.
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]
About the Hymn
Rescue the Perishing is a well-known gospel hymn written by Fanny J. Crosby
in 1869. The hymn emphasizes the Christian duty to reach out to those in
spiritual need, offering them hope and salvation through Jesus Christ. The
lyrics encourage believers to care for the lost, lift up the fallen, and share
the message of God's mercy.
Background & Inspiration
Fanny J. Crosby was inspired to
write this hymn after visiting a New York City mission where she met men
struggling with their faith. She felt a deep burden for their spiritual
well-being and urged them to turn to God. That night, she penned the words to Rescue
the Perishing, which became one of her most impactful hymns.
Biography
of Fanny J. Crosby
- Born:
March 24, 1820, in Putnam County, New York
- Died:
February 12, 1915
- Blind from infancy,
but became one of the most prolific hymn writers in history
- Wrote over 8,000 hymns, including Blessed
Assurance and To God Be the Glory
- Converted to Methodism and dedicated her life to
writing hymns that spread the gospel
- Her hymns were widely used in evangelistic services in
the U.S. and Great Britain
Legacy
Rescue the Perishing remains a powerful hymn that reminds Christians of their
mission to share God's love. It has been included in Methodist hymnals since 1882
and continues to be sung in churches worldwide
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