FOr so much , as the honour , greatnesse , and happinesse of the Kings Royall Majestie , and the wealfare of the Subjects , dependeth on the purity of Religion , ( as it is now established in this Kingdome ) the Lawes , Liberties , and Peace thereof , which ought to be sought after by all good Christians , loyall Subjects , and true Patriots ; And to be furthered and maintained by them , against all such as by any meanes indevoure to shake or subvert the same .

Therefore , Wee under-subscribers , and every one of Us , do in the presence of Almighty GOD , promise and vow that in this present Parliament We shall faithfully and freely speak , answer , and expresse our selves upon all and every thing , which is , or shall be proponed so farre as Wee thinke in our Conscience , may conduce to the glorie of GOD , the good and peace of the Church , and state of this Kingdome . And imploy our best indevours to promove the same : And shall in no wayes advise , voice , nor consent to any thing which to our best knowledge Wee thinke not most expedient and conduceable thereto . As also , That Wee shall maintaine and defend with our lives , power , and estate , his Majesties Royall Person , honour , and estate , as is exprest in our Nationall Covenant . And like-wise , the power and priviledges of Parliaments ; And the lawfull rights and liberties of the Subjects : And by all good meanes and wayes , oppose and indevoure to bring to exact tryall all such as either by force , practise , counsel , plots , conspiracies , or otherwise have done , or shall doe , any thing in prejudice of the puritie of Religion , the Lawes , Liberties , and Peace of the Kingdome : And further , that Wee shall in all just and honourable wayes indevoure to preserve union and peace betwixt the three Kingdomes , of Scotland , England , and Ireland : And neither for hope , fear , nor other respect , shall relinquish this vow and promise .