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42 W. P. The obligation you are about to take is a solemn pledge which you must give to this Chapter, before you can participate in the privileges of our Order. By it you bind yourself to the most solemn secrecy respecting the work of the Order and to the performance of those acts of kindness and forbearance, which are essential to our welfare and prosperity.

With this knowledge of its requirements, are you willing to proceed?

Cand. I am. W. P. Sister Conductress, you will cause the candidate to be in proper position at the Altar to receive the Obligation. ( 1 )

During the march there should be vocal or instrumental music.

Cand. Worthy Patron, the candidate is in proper position. The Chapter is called up and the Worthy Patron takes his position on the east side of the Altar and causes the candidate to repeat after him the following: [Soft music may be played during obligation.]