Crusade Lyrics - Singles - Jacob's Dream

It was the year 1095 in the heart of France 

Summoned by the Papal Decree to the Holy Land 

"Drive out the Infadel from the Realm of Promise!" 

"Destroy the enemies of Our Lord and restore His kingdom!" 

From a heart of darkness came a twisted faith 

Reaching to the far east with a burning hate. 

The thunder of the drums of war decended on the masses 

The Great Commission, forged with steel would bring disaster 

Religious lies had taken hold 

A war of murder, rape and gold 

Blood was flowing through the land 

A gospel with an iron hand 

A ministry death and hate 

Millions chained to its carnal state 

Mad with the power to control 

This is a church with a dark crusade 

Centuries have come and gone since the Crusades 

But a brutal conquest has still remained 

Oppression of humanity, conjured conviction 

Religion and its tyranny will bring destruction 

Just sign here on the dotted line 

Do what we say and you'll be fine 

Your blind devotion is the key 

To save your soul eternally 

In the bonds of a legalistic state 

You'll find a heart in rusted chains 

Mad with the power to control 

This is a church with a dark crusade 

Sound mind and reason have long been dead and crucified 

Soul dead self righteous hypocrisy is justified 

In the bowels of a prison 

Where many souls are laid to waste 

You'll find the heart of a church with a dark crusade