The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9263

9263. Let Go The Anchor

1 "Land ahead!" its fruits are waving
O’er the hills of fadeless green;
And the living waters laving
Shores where heav’nly forms are seen.

Refrain:
Rocks and storms I’ll fear no more,
When on that eternal shore;
Drop the anchor! Furl the sail!
I am safe within the veil!

2 Onward, bark! the cape I’m rounding;
See the blessèd wave their hands;
Hear the harps of God resounding
From the bright immortal bands. [Refrain]

3 There, let go the anchor, riding
On this calm and silvery bay;
Seaward fast the tide is gliding,
Shores in sunlight stretch away. [Refrain]

4 Now we’re safe from all temptation,
All the storms of life are past;
Praise the Rock of our salvation,
We are safe at home at last. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: "Land ahead!" its fruits are waving
• Title: Let Go The Anchor
• Author: E. Adams
• Refrain First Line: Rocks and storms I’ll fear no more,
• Meter: 87.87.77.77
• Language: English
• Source: The Timbrel, by John W. Dadmun (Boston: J. P. Magee, 1866)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BAHAMAS
• Composer: John M. Evans
• Harmonizer: Hubert P. Main (1869)
• Meter: 87.87.77.77
• Key: G Major
• Source: Bright Jewels, by Robert Lowry, et al. (New York: Biglow & Main, 1869)
• Copyright: Public Domain