The Holly And The Ivy

The holly and the ivy,
 When they are both full grown,
 Of all trees that are in the wood,
 The holly bears the crown
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 O, the rising of the sun,
 And the running of the deer
 The playing of the merry organ,
 Sweet singing in the choir.
 The holly bears a blossom,
 As white as lily flow'r,
 And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
 To be our dear Saviour
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 The holly bears a berry,
 As red as any blood,
 And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
 To do poor 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 the gall,
 And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
 For to redeem us all
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 The holly and the ivy,
 When they are both full grown,
 Of all trees that are in the wood,
 The holly bears the crown
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