"Of holy Jerusalem, brethren, we dare not speak, for we are exceedingly afraid and ashamed to speak of it. This very city, in which, as you all know, Christ Himself suffered for us, because our sins de…"

"Let no delay postpone the journey, but let all, having leased their lands and collected money, when winter has ended and spring has begun, zealously set out on the road with God as their guide."

"Oh, what a disgrace if such a despised and base race, which worships demons, should conquer a people which has the faith of omnipotent God and has been made glorious with the name of Christ!"

"It is Christ who commands it."

"Let none of you, by any pretext, delay to undertake this journey."