The Holly and the Ivy
1. The Holly and the Ivy
Now both are full well grown;
Of all the trees that spring in wood
The Holly bears the crown;
The Holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flower,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To be our sweet Saviour,
To be our sweet Saviour.
2. 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,
On Christmas day in the morn.
3. 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
Now both are full well grown;
Of all the trees that spring in wood
The Holly bears the crown,
The Holly bears the crown.