Hi, Folks -

From "Songs of Angels, Christmas Hymns & Carols" and uploaded in 2015, here's the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers with "The Holly and the Ivy".

Thanks to YouTuber Servabo_Fidem who also supplied the lyrics which are below the clip..

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https://youtu.be/9lwqdyVJuYA

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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 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

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--hobie