Lyrics: The Holly & The Ivy

The holly and the ivy, when they are full grown
Of all the trees in the wood, the holly bears the crown

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The rising of the sun, the running of the deer
The playing of the organ, sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a blossom as white as any flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our Savior

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The holly bears a berry as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do sinners good

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The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn

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The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to redeem us all

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The holly and the ivy, when they are full grown
Of all the trees in the wood, the holly bears the crown

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