Sometimes JUST the hymn you need comes wafting along and you know you were meant to sing it. Here is the one I discovered on Saturday. It's from the great partnership of Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) and William Doane (1832-1915). I'm sorry I can't post melodies yet.

(I'll post chords later this week so don't harvest it right away, Joe!)

Now this is written to be in 4-4, but we did it in 6-8, and if I learn how to post melodies that's how I'll post it. It's so pretty.... look at the third verse....

~S~


RESCUE THE PERISHING
(words by Fanny Crosby, 1820-1915;
music by William Doane, 1832-1915)


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.



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.


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!


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.

SOURCE:
Bethany Terrace Nursing Home large print hymnbook.