Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founde… Read Full Bio ↴Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, who has variously played the role of singer, songwriter, and producer throughout the group's history. Acappella is by far the most popular musical group to have come out of the Churches of Christ in the U.S. They are in large part responsible for inspiring an entire culture of a cappella musical performance in the Church of Christ. Churches of Christ members strive to worship as first century Christians worshiped, and believe one should sing 'making melody in your heart' (Eph. 5:19), instead of using musical instruments in worship. The song "Acappella" from 1986's Conquerors was the first to achieve widespread popularity within the church of Christ (it could almost be called a 'hit') and the 1988 album Sweet Fellowship has become their all-time best seller. AVB's breakout Song in My Soul was released almost concurrently, and the number of like-minded a cappella vocal groups within the church of Christ grew almost exponentially after these two albums. Acappella experienced their first mainstream success outside the church of Christ with 1993's Set Me Free. This album also had a song licensed for use in a Sony Camcorder Super Bowl commercial (with the refrain "They are more precious than gold").

Rescue
Acappella Lyrics

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But mercy; You come to my rescue

You come to my rescue, rescue (x4)

Lord You care and You've become my friend
Amazing love whose boundaries have no end
And Lord You show what a greater love can do
By being there for my rescue

And Lord I give all I can give (all my heart)
All of my heart as long as I shall live
So Lord, oh Lord, I just want to thank You
For coming, coming to my rescue

You come to my rescue, rescue (x4)

It's hard to tell You just how grateful I am
But I'm still gonna make it show.
With every breath gonna let You know

I am accepting though I can't comprehend
How I could be worth the cost
When I was bound, despised and lost

Lord I give all I can give (all my heart)
All of my heart as long as I shall live
So Lord, oh Lord, I just want to thank You (I really want to thank you)
For coming, for coming to my rescue

You come to my rescue, rescue (x2)
He is always there for me (rescue, rescue)
And he'll be right, right there for you (rescue, rescue)
Oh Lord I know I don't deserve it (rescue, rescue)
But you love me anyhow (rescue, rescue)
You come to my rescue (rescue, rescue)
Keep on coming to my rescue (rescue, rescue)

Repeat last two lines and fade

Scriptural Reference:

"The Lord upholds all those who fall." Psalm 145:14
"Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age." Galatians 1:18

Overall Meaning

In Acappella's song Rescue, the singer acknowledges that the Lord knows everything they have done and every thought they have had. Despite this, the Lord comes to their rescue when they call, providing mercy instead of the punishment they might expect. The singer is grateful for the Lord's love, which has no boundaries, and for the fact that the Lord shows what a greater love can do by being there for their rescue. They offer their heart to the Lord and thank Him for coming to their rescue.

The song is a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards God for his mercy and love. It acknowledges human fallibility and the fact that even when people don't deserve it, God comes to their rescue. The song's message is one of hope, that even in difficult times, people can call on God for help.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord You know everything I've done
God knows all of my actions and deeds

Every thought I've had, You know every one
God knows all of my thoughts and intentions

And Lord You know every time I fall
God knows every mistake and stumble I make

Still You come to my rescue when I call
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, God still helps me when I reach out to Him

Lord You hear every idle word,
God hears every careless and thoughtless thing I say

Every thoughtless deed, how it seems absurd
It's ridiculous that God sees and cares about every insignificant thing I do

That Lord You give, not what I am due
God doesn't give me what I deserve, but shows me mercy instead

But mercy; You come to my rescue
Despite my faults, God shows me compassion and helps me in times of need

Lord You care and You've become my friend
God not only cares about me, but has also become like a friend to me

Amazing love whose boundaries have no end
God's love for me is infinite and limitless

And Lord You show what a greater love can do
Through His actions, God demonstrates the kind of immense love that can change hearts and lives

By being there for my rescue
God shows love by coming to my aid during difficult times

Lord I give all I can give (all my heart)
I give my whole self to God

All of my heart as long as I shall live
I will continue to love and serve God for the rest of my life

So Lord, oh Lord, I just want to thank You
I am immensely grateful for God's love and help

For coming, coming to my rescue
I thank God for helping me during difficult times

It's hard to tell You just how grateful I am
Expressing my gratitude towards God is difficult

But I'm still gonna make it show.
I will still try to show God how grateful I am

With every breath gonna let You know
I will continuously thank and praise God

I am accepting though I can't comprehend
I acknowledge and accept God's love even though it is hard to understand

How I could be worth the cost
God valued me so much that He was willing to sacrifice Himself for me

When I was bound, despised and lost
I was lost and hopeless before God saved me

He is always there for me (rescue, rescue)
God is always present to aid and help me

And he'll be right, right there for you (rescue, rescue)
God will also be there to help and rescue anyone who calls upon Him

Oh Lord I know I don't deserve it (rescue, rescue)
I am aware that I am undeserving of God's love and help

But you love me anyhow (rescue, rescue)
Despite my flaws, God still loves me unconditionally

You come to my rescue (rescue, rescue)
God always comes to my aid when I call upon Him

Keep on coming to my rescue (rescue, rescue)
I pray that God will continue to aid and help me in the future

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@richardtabon803

2y↑1

Lord You know everything I've done
Every thought I've had, You know every one
And Lord You know every time I fall
Still You come to my rescue when I call

Lord You hear every idle word,
Every thoughtless deed, how it seems absurd
That Lord You give, not what I am due
But mercy; You come to my rescue

You come to my rescue, rescue (x4)

Lord You care and You've become my friend
Amazing love whose boundaries have no end
And Lord You show what a greater love can do
By being there for my rescue

And Lord I give all I can give (all my heart)
All of my heart as long as I shall live
So Lord, oh Lord, I just want to thank You
For coming, coming to my rescue

You come to my rescue, rescue (x4)

It's hard to tell You just how grateful I am
But I'm still gonna make it show.
With every breath gonna let You know

I am accepting though I can't comprehend
How I could be worth the cost
When I was bound, despised and lost

Lord I give all I can give (all my heart)
All of my heart as long as I shall live
So Lord, oh Lord, I just want to thank You (I really want to thank you)
For coming, for coming to my rescue

You come to my rescue, rescue (x2)
He is always there for me (rescue, rescue)
And he'll be right, right there for you (rescue, rescue)
Oh Lord I know I don't deserve it (rescue, rescue)
But you love me anyhow (rescue, rescue)
You come to my rescue (rescue, rescue)
Keep on coming to my rescue (rescue, rescue)

Repeat last two lines and fade

All comments from YouTube:

@keneilwegao5831

4y↑167

I doubt i was born yet when this was released. Growing up my siblings would play these songs in the car using audio cassettes and i played them on my Sony walkman. Now am an adult and technology has changed but "He still comes to my Rescue" even in 2019.

@katoeh11

3y↑7

I think I was in 3 or 4th grade when I first heard it. I'm 39 now and still touches me the same way.

@shemoganga7289

Amen

@Haziesmom2023

2y↑3

@@shemoganga7289 And Amen, here too in 2022!!! Praise Him!

@mellcamp

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Yes He is

@greggdavis9708

2y↑1

KeneilweGao God never changes. He's still reaching out. There several generations who hasn't comes to know Him

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@aygvideoentertainment

1y↑23

41 years and you still here my lord, rescuing me each and everyday

@meruiz1174

8y↑82

Always a fav even after 30 years!! He always comes and it always there!! 😭😥♥️💖

@Juan-kw6iw

6w↑1

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@vanessawatson1257

10y↑50

Whenever I feel like i cannot make it, i remember He comes to my Rescue.

@murambiwahum

25w↑2

God still rescues even in these dark times

@dwaynelanferman3

24w

Same that again bro

@jhenfresh

12y↑28

Im shocked to know that, more viewers didn't visit this video. Its such a beautiful song. I thank u, father God that everytime when i called, and everytime i was in distress and felt like all hope was lost, u came to my rescue!! Thank u Jesus!!

@RightisRightRUS

Could be a repost

@dawnly5993

Few find the good stuff

@euginezimunhu7693

3y↑17

This song reminds me of the Time I was still in high school with my good friends Timothy and Nyasha. It would really encourage us to be morally upright and to take to prayer and bible study always. God really loves us including you reading this, don't give He'll always come to your rescue

@dorothyawino4655

1y↑1

My high school days too

@jullenerose

2y↑10

My favorite song . Every time listened this I would cry listening to it .God always coming to my rescue.

@noelbrown1385

52w↑2

Year is 2073 and still one of the greatest albums ever!! Duane, George, Gary and Wayburn!! The Fab 4 - Legendary Quartet!! To God the glory!! Rescue - continues to minister today of Jesus and how HE gave it all for us!! No matter who you are - what you have done - Jesus is willing to come to your rescue - you are worth it in HIS eyes!! God bless Acappella!!

@nemaiafaletogo394

Thank You Lord for coming to my rescue. I love You Jesus 🙌🏾🙏🏽💜

@claudianferguson

10y↑39

Still love this song....all these years later!

@dennismelton2261

Claudia Ferguson Gospel songs to the Almighty God are like Gold, they never lose their Value ;)

@estherngeno2084

34w↑3

August 2023!🇰🇪 This Song still speaks volumes, keep on coming to our rescue Lord

@dennismelton2261

2024 and counting Lord's Will

@kingsmartin6091

3y↑4

The Lord who keeps on rescuing my soul even when I have no signs of recovering..I feel so touched with these beautiful heavenly voices. May God enrich your ministry

@jesuschristtherealsupernat3156

9y↑25

This song has brought tears to my eyes on many an occasion. "Bound, despised and lost" and yet you still wanted me! Praise God Almighty Praise God Almighty

@nkosiemahlangu1158

18w↑1

Truly HE comes to my rescue, what a Father we have.❤

@orangeappleize

10y↑18

Thank you for coming to my rescue Lord! Thank you so much for your love. Brings back childhood memories!

@mrjones9469

1y↑3

My dad played this on cassette when I went to bed. I memorized each song word for word. It's on my heart to give to my children. Rest peacefully dad💪🏾💯❤️🤜🤛 we love and miss you everyday😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@blahblah771000

12y↑7

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN WILL SOON RETURN AND LEAD US ALL WHERE WE BELONG. BROTHERS AND SISTERS BE READY FOR HIS SECOND COMING...ILOVE YOU ALL AND THATS WHY IM TELLING YOU TO BE READY BECAUSE HES COMING PRETTY SOON FOR US ALL.READ THE BIBLE MORE OFTEN AND I AM A SEVENTH DAY ADVANTIST....GOD BLESS US ALL AND LOVES YOU ALL.

@Zqrdsx

I love you.

#GBA

@daynewilliams8971

12w

To God be the Glory! I still remember this song after 24 years or more.

@valerieesther5549

9y↑8

Amen and Amen....cant get enough of the message in this song more than a decade of listening and each time blessed to realize what God does for wretched me! Thank you Lord for the grace and mercies!

@davidrine8926

4y↑4

I have loved Acappella since seeing them back in the Keith and Rodney days!

@davidarnold513

7y↑4

We as feeble humans need to be reminded of who we are and who He is. We are not worthy, yet he loves us anyway! Thank you God!!

@rabeccankandu8907

2y↑5

My soul is at peace now 2022 September 10. I heard this song a long time then I lost it, it always played in my mind and I searched for it, finally it's all here. 😭🙌🏿

@McQScot

16w

Thank you for posting this song! It was in the recesses of my mind after reading Romans 7, but I couldn’t remember enough of the song to find it. After lots of hunting, I found that you had it on YouTube. So worshipful. I’m grateful.

@gaofreeacademy4193

34w↑1

My favorite of their songs after 'More'! Three decades later, He still comes to my rescue!

@laurinhalola1238

2y↑8

My fave acappella song.Thank you Lord for your mercy s2

@nchimunyamwiinga2047

38w

I love this song it's one of my favorites you come to my rescue Lord 2023 Jesus Christ is God my Lord

@berninaallen5758

This reminds me of my 20's when children were young Navy Brats and we were traveling and harmonizing ❤

@peterphiri4647

4y↑5

Soul enrichin music...praise be to the almight for the talent...Rescue...

@nyashablessinggezana6032

48w↑1

When um down and low, this song gives me the assurance that my God is by my side ❤

@jessapaddy3842

10y↑7

I love these songs they lift me up when I am discourage

@annabrutius

4y↑1

Amen :-)

@nemaiafaletogo394

The way Wayburn Dean transitions the word “lost” to “Lord” is just masterful. What a blessed gift from God 🙌🏾

@ordeenbeckford9930

5y↑6

Lord to my my rescue. You come to my rescue even when I know not. Thank you Lord

@hellennguni8198

5y↑1

I love this song, Lord Jesus you always rescue me even when am not aware! Amen

@kwldcts9

10y↑24

Amazing after all I have done how he continues to come to my rescue. I am truly thankful for God's love

@bongangema5691

3y↑1

Brou you couldn't have said it better. I've not deserved it at all but still he's come to my rescue.

@lyliezvavamwe52

23w↑2

I know I don't deserve it 😪..but u love me anyhow...I jus wanna thank u for coming to my rescue....keep oncoming to my rescue❤

@kirkpatrick801

4y↑4

This the song that inspired me to sing accapella. It brought tears to my eyes first time I heard it.mr Dean God bless you.

@shaneO12314

47w↑1

One of my favorite as a child going to mulgrave S.D.A Church....2000

@solaobebe-sf2dv

35w

I remember singing some of this guys songs back then at Seventh-Day Adventist Church Lagere Ile-Ife Nigeria in the 90s.

@patriciawilliams7578

2y↑3

I didn't know that it was done so long ago, Will Never get Staled.. Number 1 all the way 💯💯💯❤️

@nemaiafaletogo394

Listen to how Wayburn sings “bound, despised and lost….Lord” such a beautiful ad lib and transition of the words 💜

@adriantheophilus7680

37w

2023 still here! These 4 men are truly sent from God. All their albums remind me of my high school days wow

@audradalejames8051

5y↑4

Best way to start your day...touched my heart as a child and still does up to this day...

@2037TREX

2y↑2

The beauty of this song never dies! Such a masterpiece... The singing always gives me goosebumps

@brownmurphy3949

9y↑8

You come to my Rescue when I call. Thank you father..........! To God be the Glory.
TMMJ>>

@hadassahspiff592

3y↑2

I and my beloved late brother used to sing this in our local church as a special number... Oh I cry each time I remember this song.

@duelbros5875

4y↑2

This is one of my favorite Acappella songs. So beautiful. Lord, you are always there for the rescue. Amazing, such amazing love!

@selibengmokhobo6931

1y↑1

This song carried me through the difficult times. 🙏 Thank you Lord.

@poohbita_88

10y↑12

Lord, thank you for the 365 days of 2013 for rescuing me from so many traps and snares and bringing me out of so many difficulties..I know U will continue to do so in 2014

@phineworld

12y↑4

Brings back many memories! Beautiful Song! Praise God for His Great Mercy.

@AaronMubanga

3y↑3

4th January, 2021 and still listening to the beautiful timeless song. The soul in that lead keeps me coming back and back. And what assurance! He comes to my rescue.

@lutendonetshivhale4031

10y↑9

He always come to my rescue.

@topcityres

12y↑10

These guys are amazing!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

@shanekaglaspie8798

8y↑11

I love this song it brings me to tears each time I heat it

@patriciawilliams7578

2y↑4

God bless you brothers for this powerful anointed song, one of my favorite. I love this song so much, it really blesses my soul 💕💕💕💯👍🏽🙏🏽🌟👏🏼👏🏼. Thank you

@rooseveltadams1723

13w

If you ever ever been in overboard ocean situation where someone had to throw a life saving flotation device to you, you can identify with this song. But what was done by our Father is greater than any other life-saving situation we could face. Not only does He saves us, He also saves us with his provisions for our mundane needs.

@fredvn2

15y↑6

One of my all time favorite songs-such powerful lyrics.

@tikigod1166

This and a few other of their songs got me through high school. If I didn't have God in my life I don't think I'd be here typing this. Praise him!

@folukefamakinwa3689

9y↑7

My present help. You're always there.

@macmillanmwale4686

It reminds my of my Best buddy, Ntabeni Jere Rodney, continue resting in peace brother.

@casioussiamuhuma7029

3y↑1

2021 who's with me to thank the lord

@kidq2230

39w

Damn... far from the path, but this brings a tear every time.

@dorcaschari9339

2y↑1

Beautiful. He comes to my rescue countless times

@shamima1991

9y↑10

Lord I know I don't deserve it but you love me anyhow

@yothammwanza1868

9y↑6

Great talent from and for the creator,blessed be the name of the Lord.🙏🏾

@michaelsimbarashehamadziri3708

4y↑4

Still you come to my rescue when I call🙏

@kirkpatrick801

4y↑2

This group inspired my group from the beginning of our ministry.many years have past and this song still sounded like it just got out the studio.fresh.

@Sir_wils

13y↑3

this song inspire me most.He comes to my rescue

@sophiat9810

11y↑5

this is one of my favourite songs

@deyysamoanz6953

2y↑1

This song still moves me!

@junoirchilimboyi6166

7y↑4

May our able God keep a blessing upon thy path

@andytyrrell5153

2y↑1

Thank you Jesus for my rescue. By your grace and mercy and love, for me, an unworthy sinner.

@brianmtana2780

8y↑7

awesome song. I love it. May the Lord keep blessing you to bless others.

@cashmoney1290

31w

What a beautiful song.

@jeffreylemon5042

25w

Mercy lord you definitely come to my rescue and I don't deserve but you love me anyhow.

@eileenstill971

10y↑5

love these voices- this album- today- this last week was espceically hard- and without God- i can't imagine!

@takudzwachifamba9633

6y↑2

this song keeps me going

@andreacheddar1065

This song is such an inspiration to me when I am faced with situation, thank you Lord for coming to my rescue

@leteshawilliams2256

10y↑6

Love this song and this group!

@kendyandre21

11y↑4

I love this song.........thanks God

@dety1976

3y↑1

First heard this song in my teens at UPLIFT in Searcy, AR my favorite Acappella members and song 🎵 thank you so much tears in my eyes 🙏🏼💞💯

@slevymusaringo6267

He comes to my rescue even in2024

@keonawallace6729

5y↑4

Lord You know everything yet You come🎊🎆🎉🎇🙌🙌🙌

@lillithsternin7428

Our first born sis played this all the time whe we were kids (she was 8 yrs older than me). She introduced me to gospel music...and hillsong😍

@katewambayi6050

10y↑6

Am blessed...AMEN

@kelvinndlovu9134

Lord You come to my rescue every time I call! Every time I feel like I've let myself down, and everyone around me, this music gives me the reassurance I need. Thank you Lord always for saving my life!

@sinapreneur__

4y↑3

❤️❤️❤️❤️... Thank You Lord Jesus!

@katekankhadze1132

29w

God of miracles see me through ....I've lost hope😪🙌

@MrFabionascimento

2y↑2

Lembro da minha adolescência

@yeloowoman

10y↑3

heard this song in 1999. very uplifting

@trissacole5029

11y↑4

i just love this song!

@HaticeyldzDaramola

10y↑6

father Lord i need your help ,come to my Rescue!!

@catindarkkness

11y↑3

Ahh!!..I'm so happy...with you i found them!!!..They are great!!!

@giftmwape8532

10w

I need you to come to my rescue Lord God Almighty 🙏

@richardtabon803

2y↑1

@bethelmoyo

I have loved this song all my life😊.You know how every relationship has that one special song? This is my relationship song with God my Father. He is always here and never lets me down. I give all to Him as long as i live