Mother Ann our eldress they called her Walked among the believers Imprisoned for her visions Made a voyage to a new world With eight likely souls To practice her beliefs With no bars or holds Soon Shakers they were called Through malice and misunderstanding Had moved across the land Gaining strength by banding Believers together their numbers reached into the thousands Souls communing mutually by faith and accepting Canterbury, Enfield, Shirley and South Union Villages of believers Working toward a peaceful life Working side by side, brethren and sisters No his nor her’s, all theirs The goal they reached for Was a Utopia to share Hands to work and hearts to God A simple life Of cleanliness, honesty and efficiency Many passed through the doors Looking for the Shaker way For living peacefully Of a life where the Spirit flowed Through those who were the believers Song, dance and worship Meeting together they came Calling the Spirit to guide them To witness to the same Brothers, Sisters, f