Like the ancient Roman empire, this world is doomed to fall   And it?s much too big a thing for mortal man   Just take a look around and see the writing on the wall   Somehow we?ve got to find a helping hand      This world has never been in the awful shape it?s in   And people scorn the things our leaders do   It?s time a prayer was spoken from the heart of every man   Jesus, take a hold and lead us through      The mighty roar of gunfire is now a local sound   And our city streets are filled with angry men   Law?s now a mockery throughout our troubled land   And destruction seems to be the current trend      This world has never been in the awful shape it?s in   And our leaders seem in doubt, what to do   It?s time a prayer was spoken from the heart of every man   Jesus, take a hold and lead us through   Jesus, take a hold and lead us through