The Holly and The Ivy

Words &  Music: Traditional  
Arranged & Adapted by: Jillian LaDage

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

Oh, the rising of the sun the running of the deer
The playing of the organ sweet singing in the choir

The holy bears a blossom as white as the 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