The holly and the ivy,
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When they are both full grown,
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Of all trees that are in the wood,
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The holly bears the crown:
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O, the rising of the sun,
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And the running of the deer
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The playing of the merry organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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In the choir.
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The holly bears a blossom,
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As white as lily flower,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
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To be our sweet Saviour.
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O, the rising of the sun,
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And the running of the deer
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The playing of the merry organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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In the choir.
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The holly bears a berry,
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As red as any blood,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
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For to do the sinners good.
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O, the rising of the sun,
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And the running of the deer
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The playing of the merry organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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In the choir.
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O, the rising of the sun,
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And the running of the deer
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The playing of the merry organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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In the choir.
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O, the rising of the sun,
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And the running of the deer
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The playing of the merry organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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The Holy and the ivy
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| The St Philips Boy's Choir |
