The Holly And The Ivy Lyrics - Silver & Gold - Vanessa Williams

The holly and the ivy, 

When they are both full grown, 

Of all the trees that are in the wood, 

The holly wears the crown. 

(Chorus:) 

O the rising of the sun, 

The running of the deer, 

The playing of the merry organ, 

Sweet singing in the choir 

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 

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(Chorus) 

The holly bears a berry 

As red as any blood 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ 

To do poor sinners good. 

(Chorus) 

The holly bears a prickle 

As sharp as any thorn 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ 

On Christmas day in the morn 

(Chorus) 

The holly bears a bark 

As bitter as any gall 

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ 

For to redeem us all. 

(Chorus) 

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The holly and the ivy, 

When they are both full grown, 

Of all the trees that are in the wood, 

The holly wears the crown. 

(Chorus)