[ Johnny ]   Like the ancient Roman empire this world is doin' to fall   And it's much too bigger thing for mortal men   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 the prayer was spoken from the heart of every man   Jesus take a hold and lead us through   [ guitar ]   The mighty roar of gunfire is now a local sound   And our city streets are filled with angry men   Love is 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 of what to do   It's time the 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