The Holly And The Ivy Lyrics - Noel - The Priests

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 

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 flower 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet Savior 

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 berry as red as any blood 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good 

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 prickle as sharp as any thorn 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn 

O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer 

The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir