Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#188

188. "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 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 Msater
• Title: "Are Ye Able," Said the Master
• Author: Earl Marlatt, 1892-1975
• Refrain First Line: Lord, we are able
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
• Topic: Challenge of Gospel; Commitment; Jesus Christ; Lent

Tune Information

• Name: BEACON HILL
• Composer: Harry S. Mason, 1881-1964
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with Refrain
• Key: A Major