Believe Ye That I Am Able?

The blind men to Jesus cried out by the way,
Beseeching in darkness for light;
“Oh help, Son of David, have mercy, we pray,
And grant us the blessing of sight.”

Refrain

“Believe ye that I am able, able to do this?
According unto your faith be it unto you.”

O Christian, so weary of sorrow and sin,
Your darkness will vanish away;
His light like the glory of noontide, shine in—
To you He is saying today,

Refrain

Oh wand’rer if you would a blessing receive,
He’s passing, oh do not delay;
But answer Him quickly,
“Yea, Lord, I believe,”
To you He is saying today,

Refrain

The same Son of David is healing today,
All those who upon Him call;
Yes, Jesus of Nazareth is passing this way,
He’s saying to us, one and all,

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1887

This hymn is one of many written by Fanny Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby). The style, use of a direct biblical narrative (the healing of the blind men), the refrain structure, and the evangelistic tone are all characteristic of her work. It was published in collections such as 'Songs of Redeeming Love' around 1887.