Artist: Loreena McKennitt Album: A Midwinter Night's Dream (2008) Title: The Holly & The Ivy
Lyrics The Holly & The IvyThe holly and the ivy, when they are full grown
Of all the trees in the wood, the holly bears the crown
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The rising of the sun, the running of the deer
The playing of the organ, sweet singing in the choir
The holly bears a blossom as white as any flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our Savior
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The holly bears a berry as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do sinners good
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The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn
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The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to redeem us all
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The holly and the ivy, when they are full grown
Of all the trees in the wood, the holly bears the crown
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