"Go, therefore, with confidence to the battle of the Lord, knowing that He is with you."

"Know that for all those who die in this expedition, there will be a sure entrance into paradise."

"A people, a truly alien people, utterly estranged from God, has invaded the lands of the Christians and has depopulated them by sword, plunder, and fire."

"Christian blood, redeemed by the blood of Christ, has been shed, and Christian flesh, akin to the flesh of Christ, has been subjected to unspeakable degradation and servitude."

"Let no property, no labors detain you, for this land of yours, which is so fertile, has hardly enough to support its cultivators."