DIG DEEP TO FIND THE GOLD.

Dost thou seek the treasures hidden

Within earth's rocky bed,

The diamond for beauty's tresses,

Gems for the queenly head?

'Tis not on the dewy surface

That they their rays unfold,

But far in the distant hollows--

Dig deep to find the gold.

Dost thou long thy fields should brighten

With golden harvest ears,

And thy pastures yield in verdure

Riches for coming years?

Then dream not that while you linger

Earth's bounty you'll behold;

But _strive_, and win her treasures--

Dig deep to find the gold.

Dost thou sigh for wealth of knowledge,

The riches of ages past,

And o'er the bright world of science

Thy longing glances cast?

With love and zeal undaunted,

Seek for the wealth untold,

In the soul-lit mines of genius

Dig deep to find the gold.