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