The Holly and the Ivy

The Holly and the Ivy - The Hit Co.

The holly and the ivy now both are full grown

Of all the trees that are in the 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 savior

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 the gall

And mary bore sweet jesus christ for to redeem us all

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

The holly bears the crown