African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#291

291. Are Ye Able

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 love, 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]

Text Information

• First Line: "Are ye able," said the Master
• Title: Are Ye Able
• Author: Earl Marlatt, 1892-1976
• Refrain First Line: Lord, we are able
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:35-40
• Topic: The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Ascription; Courage

Tune Information

• Name: BEACON HILL
• Composer: Harry S. Mason, 1881-1964
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major