1.
Be pastor of "St. Ansgar's Church" is not an easy task.
He has to deal with many Danes of fighting Viking past,
The Viking spirit in the Danes is not completely gone,
We'r still quite quarrelsome.
Marty is a mediator,
Marty is a mediator,
Marty is a mediator,
He is a man of peace.
2.
When during Marty's sermon there is lots of "hiss and drone",
It's time to change the battery of Marty's microphone,
Still, Marty's message does come through to us so loud and clear,
Trust in God and have no fear.
When Marty gives his Sunday sermon.
When Marty gives his Sunday sermon.
When Marty gives his Sunday sermon.
No one falls asleep.
3.
At children's time, I think, that Marty is his very best,
With stories of the birds and bees and how they fly and nest,
The message Marty gives, that in God's nature all around,
God's presence can be found.
Marty he can tell a story,
Marty he can tell a story,
Marty he can tell a story,
That captures interest.
4.
For now that Marty calls it quit - change pulpit for the pew,
The congregation of "Ansgar's"says thousand thanks to you.
We hope that you will give yourself a well-deserved rest,
You'v given us the best.
The Congregation of St. Ansgar's,
The Congregation of St. Ansgar's,
The Congregation of St. Ansgar's,
Says thousand thanks to you.