Robert Ferguson - The Saracen lyrics

And where is he who, like a raging flame, "The Koran or the sword!" his battlecry, From Mecca's shores with conquering Amru came? In his own city here of victory One only bears a heavier yoke than he; What can that faith do for him in his need? It teaches him to bear adversity With patience that may shame a better creed. See what he is! To know what he has been, Go! view the tombs--ye shall not see them long-- Where the old Caliphs sleep--or climb his strong Old fortress on the rock, and view the scene Spread at your feet, and ye may picture then The ancient glory of the Saracen.