rtality of the soul; in the
resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end
of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and
in the everlasting punishment of the wicked.
THEREFORE,
I do here and now, and for ever, renounce the world with all
its sinful pleasures, companionships, treasures, and
objects, and declare my full determination boldly to show
myself a soldier of Jesus Christ in all places and
companies, no matter what I may have to suffer, do, or lose,
by so doing.
I do here and now declare that I will abstain from the use
of all intoxicating liquors, and from the habitual use of
opium, laudanum, morphia, and all other baneful drugs,
except when in illness such drugs shall be ordered for me by
a doctor.
I do here and now declare that I will abstain from the use
of all low or profane language; from the taking of the name
of God in vain; and from all impurity, or from taking part
in any unclean conversation, or the reading of any obscene
book or paper at any time, in any company, or in any place.
I do here declare that I will not allow myself in any
falsehood, deceit, misrepresentation, or dishonesty; neither
will I practise any fraudulent conduct in my business, my
home, nor in any other relation in which I may stand to my
fellow-men, but that I will deal truthfully, fairly,
honourably, and kindly with all those who may employ me, or
whom I may myself employ,
I do here declare that I will never treat any woman, child,
or other person, whose life, comfort, or happiness may be
placed within my power, in an oppressive, cruel or cowardly
manner, but that I will protect such from evil and danger so
far as I can, and promote to the utmost of my ability their
present welfare and eternal salvation.
I do here declare that I will spend all the time, strength,
money, and influence I can in supporting and carrying on
this war, and that I will endeavour to lead my family,
friends, neighbours, and all others whom I can influence, to
do the same, believing that the sure and only way to remedy
all the evils in the world is by bringing men to submit
themselves to the Government of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I do here declare that I will always obey the lawful orders
of my Officers, and t
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