"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…"

"This land which as the Scripture says 'floweth with milk and honey,' was given by God into the possession of the children of Israel. Jerusalem is the navel of the world; the land is fruitful above oth…"

"The kingdom of the Greeks is already dismembered by them."

"Let those who have been exhausting themselves to the detriment both of body and soul now strive for a twofold reward."

"The holy city of Jerusalem is now held captive by the enemies of God."