Martin the Monk

500 years ago today,

A German monk named Martin

Posted his Theses on a door.

Who knew what he’d be startin’?

We call it Reformation Day.

(Some folks call it Halloween.)

Martin challenged the Roman Church

And he really made a scene.

There was a friar, John Tetzel.

His Indulgences he sold.

Forgiveness of sins they offered

At the cost of just some gold.

Martin the Monk said, “No!” to this.

“Forgiveness is offered free!

It can’t be bought, it can’t be sold.

Jesus earned it on the tree!”

So we give thanks on this, the Day

Of joyful Reformation,

Martin the Monk helped all to see

The free gift of salvation.