Stand

[marval]

A minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building.

Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play.

"Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances."

During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need £5,000 more. Any of you who can pledge £100 or more, please stand up."

At that moment, the substitute organist played, "The National Anthem" all the congregation stood up.

[wildwood]

lol Smart organist.

[mike11111]

The sad thing is that 40 years ago that would have happened, but not now.

[Canary42]

Sad it would have happened, or sad it wouldn't now ?

[carlton23]

lol vg

[Jemisa]

Like it Marval.

jem

[crisgal]

did dave allen do this in a sketch?
i have a vague memory of him whispering something in the organist's ear.