The Holly and the Ivy

The holly and the ivy,
now are both well grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
the holly bears the crown.

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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

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The holly bears a berry
as red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to do poor sinners good.

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The holly bears a prickle
as sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
on Christmas Day in the morn.

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The holly bears a bark
as bitter as any gall,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
for to redeem us all.

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