DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY A CANDIDATE FOR INITIATION

(Rule 162)

To the Master, Warden, Officers and Members of the Lodge of ................................ No. .........

I, being a freeman, and of the full age of twenty-one years, do declare that, unbiased by the improper solicitation of friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motive, I do hereby and voluntarily offer myself a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry; that I am prompted by a favourable opinion conceived of the institution, and a desire of knowledge, and that I will cheerfully conform to all the antient usages and the established customs of the Order.

Witness my hand, this ............................... of ...................................., ........

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DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY A JOINING MEMBER FROM A LODGE NOT UNDER THE UNITED GRAND LODGE

(Rule 163 f)

                I,.......................................................... initiated in Lodge ................................, No. .................. on the Register of the Grand Lodge of ................................................... do solemnly declare that if I am admitted a member of this Lodge I will adhere to the Book of Constitutions of the United Grand Lodge of England, and promise due obedience to the Grand Master thereof and to all the Rules and Regulations of such United Grand Lodge.

Witness my hand, this .......................................... of ...................................., ........

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