Pope Urban II — "Arise, then, and go against this wicked race, and fight for the people of God!"

"It is Jesus Christ Himself who leaves His Sepulcher and presents to you His Cross. It will be the sign that will unite the dispersed children of Israel. Raise it to your shoulders and place it on your…"

"The time has now come when you should show your zeal for Christ."

"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!"

"What are you doing, sluggish race, if not to fight for Christ?"

"We command all of you to prepare yourselves for the journey."