Dig a little farther; baby needs a hood,
Cloak, and shoes, and blanket,—everything that’s good.
Dig a little farther; never say despair,
While the little darling needs a dress and chair.
Sell the watch for candles, make the lantern burn;
Soon we’ll strike the treasure with a glad return.
Dig a little farther; show us, Lord, the way!
For the precious baby we will dig and pray.
Sharpen pick and shovel; see that rope is strong;
Turn the windlass careful, lest you hush the song
By the little cradle where the baby sleeps,
And God’s loving angel ceaseless vigil keeps!