1 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:

The rising of the sun

and the running of the deer,

the playing of the merry organ,

sweet singing in the choir.

2 The holly bears a blossom,

white as the lily flower,

and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,

to be our sweet Saviour. [Refrain]

3 The holly bears a berry,

as red as any blood,

and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

to do poor sinners good. [Refrain]

4 The holly bears a prickle,

as sharp as any thorn,

and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

on Christmas day in the morn. [Refrain]

5 The holly bears a bark,

as bitter as any gall,

and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

for to redeem us all. [Refrain]

6 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]

1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;

the stars in the heavens looked down where He lay,

the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,

but little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

and stay by my side until morning is nigh.

3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay

close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

and fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

Still, still, still, Weil's Kindlein schlafen will.

Die Englein tun schön jubilieren,

Bei dem Kripplein musizieren.

Still, still, still, Weil's Kindlein schlafen will.

Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein schlaf!

Maria tut dich niedersingen

Und ihr treues Herz darbringen.

Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein schlaf!

Groß, groß, groß die Lieb ist übergroß!

Gott hat den Himmelsthron verlassen

Und muss reisen auf der Straßen.

Groß, groß, groß die Lieb' ist übergroß.

Auf, auf, auf, ihr Adamskinder auf!

Fallet Jesum all zu Füßen,

Weil er für uns d'Sünd tut büßen!

Auf, auf, auf, ihr Adamskinder auf!

Wir, wir, wir, tun rufen all zu dir:

Tu uns des Himmels Reich aufschließen,

Wenn wir einmal sterben müssen.

Wir, wir, wir, wir rufen all zu dir.