THE HOLLY AND THE IVY



The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly bears the crown



Oh the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing all in the choir



The holly bears a blossom

As white as the lily flower

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To be our sweet Savior



The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To do poor sinners good



The holly bears a prickle

As sharp as any thorn

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

On Christmas day in the morn



The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly bears the crown



collected by Pat Shaw and Maud Karpeles in Herefordshire

Recorded on Langstaff- Christmas Revels

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