I (A B) being by Gods providence an Inhabitant within the
Jurisdiction of this Common-wealth, doe freely and sincerely
acknowledge my selfe to be subject to the Government thereof. And
doe heer swear by the great and dreadful name of the Everliving God,
that I will be true and faithfull to the same, and will accordingly
yeild assistance therunto, with my person and estate, as in equitie
I am bound: and will also truly indeavour to maintein and preseve
all the Liberties & Priviledges thereof, submitting my self unto the
wholsom Laws made, & established by the same. And farther, that I
will not plot or practice any evil against it, or consent to any
that shall so doe: but will timely discover and reveal the same to
lawfull Authoritie now heer established, for the speedy preventing
thereof. So help me God in our Lord Jesus Christ. [1646.] From Code
of 1648.