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.