Like the ancient Roman Empire, this world is doomed to fallAnd it's much too big a thing for mortal manJust take a look around and see the writing on the wallSomehow you've got to find the helping handThis world has never been in the awful shape it's inAnd people scorn the things our leaders doIt's too big a thing for mortal manThe time of prayer was spoken from the heart of every manJesus, take a hold and lead us throughThe mighty roar of gunfire is now a local soundAnd our city streets are filled with angry menAnd the city streets are filled with angry menAnd the city streets are filled with angry menCause now a mockery throughout our troubled landAnd destruction seems to be the current trendThis world has never been in the awful shape it's inAnd our leaders seem in doubt what to doIt's time a prayer was spoken from the heart of every manIt's time a prayer was spoken from the heart of every manJesus, take a hold and lead us throughJesus, take a hold and lead us through