The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#473

473. Are Ye Able, Said the Master

1 "Are ye able," said the Master,
"To be crucified with me?"–
"Yea," the sturdy dreamers answered,
"To the death we follow Thee."

Refrain:
"Lord, we are able."
Our spirits are Thine.
Remold them, make us,
Like Thee, divine.
Thy guiding radiance
Above us shall be
A beacon to God,
To faith and loyalty.

2 "Are ye able" to remember,
When a thief lifts up his eyes,
That his pardoned soul is worthy
Of a place in paradise? [Refrain]

3 "Are ye able" when the shadows
Close around you with the sod,
To believe that spirit triumphs,
To commend your soul to God? [Refrain]

4 "Are ye able?" Still the Master
Whispers down eternity,
And heroic spirits answer
Now, as then, in Galilee. [Refrain]

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: "Are ye able," said the Master
• Title: Are Ye Able, Said the Master
• Author: Earl Marlatt
• Refrain First Line: "Lord, we are able"
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: BEACON HILL
• Composer: Harry S Mason
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: A♭ Major