The holly and the ivy (Traditional)

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Edition notes: Arranged by John Stainer. (Alphabetically, under "The") A different, French tune in d minor.

General Information

Title: The holly and the ivy
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: SacredCarol

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1871 in Christmas Carols New and Old (John Stainer), Edition 2, no. 23
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Original text and translations

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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

Refrain:
Oh, 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 flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet savior

Refrain

The holly bears a berry as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good

Refrain

The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn

Refrain

The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ for to redeem us all

Refrain