The Holly And The Ivy

<br>The holly and the ivy,<br>When they are both full grown,<br>Of all trees that are in the wood,<br>The holly bears the crown:<br>O, the rising of the sun,<br>And the running of the deer<br>The playing of the merry organ,<br>Sweet singing in the choir.<br><br><br>The holly bears a blossom,<br>As white as lily flow`r,<br>And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,<br>To be our dear Saviour: Refrain<br><br><br>The holly bears a berry,<br>As red as any blood,<br>And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,<br>To do poor sinners good: Refrain<br><br><br>The holly bears a prickle,<br>As sharp as any thorn,<br>And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,<br>On Christmas Day in the morn: Refrain<br><br><br>The holly bears a bark,<br>As bitter as the gall,<br>And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,<br>For to redeem us all: Refrain<br><br><br>The holly and the ivy,<br>When they are both full grown,<br>Of all trees that are in the wood,<br>The holly bears the crown: Refrain