"I most solemnly assert and affirm ---- that to the Government of the United States of America ---- and any State thereof ---- of which I may become a resident ---- I sacredly swear ---- an unqualified allegiance ---- above any other and every kind of government ---- in the whole world ---- I here and now ---- pledge my life ---- my property ---- my vote ---- and my sacred honor ---- to uphold its flag ---- its Constitution ---- and Constitutional laws ---- and will protect ---- defend ---- and enforce same unto death. "I swear that I will most zealously ---- and valiantly ---- shield and preserve ---- by any and all ---- justifiable means and methods ---- the sacred constitutional rights ---- and privileges of ---- free public schools ---- free speech ---- free press ---- separation of church and state ---- liberty ---- white supremacy ---- just laws ---- and the pursuit of happiness ---- against any encroachment ---- of any nature ---- by any person or persons ---- political party or parties ---- religious sect or people ---- native, naturalized or foreign ---- of any race ---- color ---- creed ---- lineage or tongue whatsoever. "All to which I have sworn by THIS oath ---- I will seal with my blood ---- be Thou my witness ---- Almighty God ---- AMEN!" You will drop your hands. OLD PLEDGE OF LOYALTY APPELLATION This Organization shall be styled and denominated, The Order of the (then follows three stars; no other name given). CREED We, the Order of the * * *, reverentially acknowledge the majesty and supremacy of the Divine Being, and recognize the goodness and providence of the same. And we recognize our relation to the United States Government, the supremacy of the Constitution, the Constitutional Laws thereof, and the Union of States thereunder. OBJECTS OF THE ORDER This is an institution of Chivalry, Humanity, Mercy, and Patriotism; embodying in its genius and its principles all that is chivalric in conduct, noble in sentiment, generous in manhood, and patriotic in purpose; its peculiar object being, First: To protect the weak, the innocent, and the defenseless, from the indignities, wrongs, and outrages, of the lawless, the violent, and the brutal; to relieve the injured and oppressed; to succor the suffering and unfortunate, and especially the widows and orphans of Confederate soldiers. Second: To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and all laws passed in conformity thereto, and to protect the States and the people thereof from all invasion from any source whatever. Third: To aid and assist in the execution of all constitutional laws, and to protect the people from unlawful seizure, and from trial except by their peers in conformity to the laws of the land.