The Holly and The Ivy

“The Holly and the Ivy”

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 blossom

As white as lily flower

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To be our sweet Saviour

From the rising of the sun

Unto the going down of the same

The Lord’s name is to be praised 

The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To do poor sinners good

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

From the rising of the sun

Unto the going down of the same 

The Lord’s name is to be praised

I have always loved this old Christmas carol!  The beautiful sing-song melody, combined with the lyric’s rich symbolism have always intrigued me.  I added a chorus to it and changed up the accompaniment. 

Hope you enjoy- 

and Merry Christmas!

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised. 

Psalm 113:3

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