THE MINER’S CRADLE SONG
Reading edition
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!
