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!