Let us shake off the coals from our garments

1 Let us shake off the coals from our garments
And arise in the strength of the Lord;
Let us break off the yoke of our bondage
And be free in the joy of the word.
For the pebble has dropped in the water,
And the waves circle round with the shock--
Shall we anchor our barks in the center,
Or drift out and be wrecked on the rock?

2 Let us waken our songs in the morning
And let them at noontide resound;
Then the evening shall find us rejoicing,
While the law in our hearts will be found.
For the Lord is remembering Zion,
And bringing her comfort once more--
Shall we anchor our barks in the center,
Or drift out and be wrecked on the shore?

3 Thank the Lord for the plan He has given
That will render us pure as a child,
That will change this cold world into heaven
By His Spirit so holy and mild.
And the hope of a portion in Zion
Shall cheer us till trials are o'er--
Let us anchor our barks in the center,
And be safe from the rocks on the shore.

Source: Hymns of the Restoration #257