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The Holly And The Ivy

from Carbuncular Christmas! by Paul Carbuncle

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The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood the holly bears the crown.
O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

Now the holly bears a blossom as white as the lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our dear Saviour.
O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

Now the holly bears a berry as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good.
O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

Now the holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn.
O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

Oh 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, when they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood the holly bears the crown.

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from Carbuncular Christmas!, released November 9, 2018
Traditional song, arranged by Paul Carbuncle and Cookie.

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