The Holly and the Ivy Lyrics

The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown:
(the refrain)
O,the rising of the sun,
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ,
Sweet singing in the choir.

The holly bears a blossom,
As white as lily flow 'r,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To be our dear Saviour:
(Refrain)

The holly bears a berry,
As red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To do poor sinners good: (Refrain)

The holly bears a p****le,
As sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
On Christmas Day in the morn: (Refrain)
The holly bears a bark,
As bitter as the gall,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
For to redeem us all: (Refrain)

The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown: Refrain