"For to do us sinners good"

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.	The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas day in the morn. Chorus
Chorus: Oh, the rising of the sun, The running of the deer. The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the quire.	The holly bears a bark As bitter as any gall; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all. Chorus
The holly bears a blossom As white as lily flower; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Savior. Chorus	The holly and the ivy, Now are both well grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown. Chorus
The holly bears a berry As red as any blood; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to do us sinners good. Chorus

The Holly And The Ivy