them whom I shall hear so to be, but unto him
and them only whom I shall find so to be, after strict trial and
due examination, or lawful information. Furthermore, do I promise
and swear, that I will not wrong this Lodge, nor a brother of this
degree, to the value of two cents, knowingly, myself, nor suffer
it to be done by others, if in my power to prevent it.
Furthermore, do I promise and swear, that I will support the
Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the United States, and of the
Grand Lodge of this State, under which this Lodge is held, and
conform to all the by-laws, rules, and regulations of this, or any
other Lodge, of which I may at any time hereafter become a member,
as far as in my power. Furthermore, do I promise and swear, that I
will obey all regular signs and summons given, handed, sent, or
thrown to me by the hand of a brother Fellow Craft Mason, or from
the body of a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of such;
provided it be within the length of my cable-tow, or a square and
angle of my work. Furthermore, do I promise and swear, that I will
be aiding and assisting all poor and penniless brethren Fellow
Crafts, their widows and orphans, wheresoever disposed 'round the
globe, they applying to me as such, as far as in my power, without
injuring myself or family. To all which I do most solemnly and
sincerely promise and swear, without the least hesitation, mental
reservation, or self-evasion of mind in me whatever; binding
myself under no less penalty than to have my left breast torn
open, and my heart and vitals taken from thence and thrown over my
left shoulder, and carried into the valley of Jehosaphat, there to
become a prey to the wild beasts of the fields, and vultures of
the air, if ever I should prove wilfully guilty of violating any
part of this my solemn oath or obligation of a Fellow Craft Mason;
so keep me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of
the same."

The Master then says, "Detach your hands and kiss the book, which is
the Holy Bible, twice." The bandage is now (by one of the brethren)
dropped over the other eye, and the Master says, "Brother (at the same
time laying his hand on the top of the candidate's head), what do you
most desire?" The candidate answers, after his prompter, "More light."
The Master says, "Brethren, form on the square, and assist in bringing
our new-made brother from darkness to light; 'And Go