Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
The Holy and the Ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The Holy bears the crown
CHORUS
The Holy and the Ivy
When they're both full grown
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing in the choir
VERSE 2
The Holy bears a blossom
As white as the lily flow'r
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour
VERSE 3
The Holy bears a berry
As red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good
VERSE 4
The Holy bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas day in the morn
VERSE 5
The Holy bears a bark
As bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To redeem us all
