The Holly and the Ivy - Cormac Breatnach/Martin Dunlea/Brian McKnight (布莱恩·麦肯奈特)/Vanessa Williams

The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly wears the crown

The holly bears a blossom

As white as lily flower

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

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

The running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir

The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly wears the crown