Jesus, Take a Hold

Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 [Chorus] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] 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 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