The Holly And The Ivy

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Recorded by
DeCormier Singers ABQ6527
Norman Luboff Choir CL926, COL6061,

Lyrics:

The holly and the ivy, 
When they are both full grown, 
Of all trees that are in the wood, 
The holly bears the crown: 

The rising of the sun, 
And the running of the deer 
And 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 Savior
The holly bears a berry, 
As red as any blood, 
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, 
To do poor sinners good