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Words and Lyrics to The Holly and the Ivy
Looking for the words and lyrics to the popular Christmas Carol, The Holly and the Ivy? Then your search is over! The popular old carol brings back those warm festive memories of Church and school. The words and lyrics have been provided for all of the family to enjoy. This favorite carol has some of the most popular lyrics and words of all the Christmas and carols and has lovely music to accompany this Christian hymn. We hope you enjoy the lovely lyrics and words. | The Holly and the Ivy Lyrics |
The Holly and the Ivy Lyrics
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 of the choir
The holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
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 of the choir
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 of the choir
The holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all.
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
The holly and the ivy
Now both are full well 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 of the choir.
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The Holly and the Ivy Lyrics and Words
We hope you have enjoyed reading the The Holly and the Ivy lyrics and words of this popular Christmas Carol. Popular Christmas carols, such as The Holly and the Ivy, contain Christian lyrics and relate, in the main, to the Nativity. Christmas carols were first introduced into church services by St Francis of Assisi in the 12th century. As for the word carols - the meaning of "carol" is a derivative of the French word caroller, the interpretation of which means dancing around in a circle. The Christmas Carol and carols, eventually came to mean not only to dance but included music and lyrics - hence Christmas Caroling as typified in these famous lyrics and words. |
