Fifty Christmas poems for children

by Unknown

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.

The holly bears a blossom

As white as the 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 bark

As bitter as any gall,

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

For to redeem us all.

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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