The Holly & The Ivy Lyrics - Mediaeval Baebes

The Holly and the Ivy 

The holly and the Ivy 

When they are both full grown 

Of all 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 in the choir 

The holly bears a blossom 

As white as lily flower 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ 

To be our sweet Saviour 

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 bears a berry 

As red as any blood 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ 

To do poor sinners good 

The holly bears a bark 

As bitter as any gall 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ 

For to redeem us all 

The holly and the Ivy 

When they are both full grown 

Of all trees that are in the wood 

The holly bears the crown