Author: Earl Marlatt Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #473 (1999) Meter: Irregular First Line: "Are ye able," said the Master Refrain First Line: "Lord, we are able" Lyrics: 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. Topics: Consecration Languages: English Tune Title: BEACON HILL
Are Ye Able, Said the Master