I will not put unnecessary burdens upon my associates by untidy,
   careless habits; orderly ways save my own time and things as well as
   those of others.

   I will take thought for the comfort and welfare of our animal friends
   and will always avoid cruelty.

I will strive for courage to speak the truth and for strength to be fair in all my work and play, to be true to my word and faithful to my trust.  I hate lying and cheating; they are signs of cowardice and greed.  I will not seek pleasure or profit at the cost of my self-respect.  I will be considerate of the rights and feeling of others as I would have them respect mine.

   I will try to control my temper and to be cheerful, kind, and
   courteous in all my dealings.

   I will strive to be pure in thought, speech and action.

My country has provided laws and civil officers to protect me, schools for my instruction, and many other aids to a happy, useful life.  I am grateful for these benefits and will show my patriotism by obeying the laws and defending my country against evils, both within and without.

I will keep my eyes and ears open to enjoy the world about me, and my mind alert to understand and appreciate the good things mankind has provided for me—­science and art, poetry and music, history and story.

   May God, the kind and loving Father, help me all my life to see the
   right way and to follow it.

   MORAL CODE FOR YOUTHS

I am happy to be a member of that great human society which has accumulated all the treasures of civilization.  I have benefited by the united labors of all mankind; for this I owe a debt of gratitude to humanity, a debt I can pay only by serving that humanity to the fullest extent of my ability.  Through small services freely given toward the comfort and happiness of my associates, I may grow in power of usefulness and in my turn contribute to the welfare of the generations that are to come.

My body is the instrument of my mind and the foundation of my character.  Every organ must be conserved to perform its proper function in the development and perfection of my life.  I will, therefore, eat only wholesome food, breathe pure air, take ample exercise and sleep, and keep my body clean and sound.  To this end, I will refrain from the use of intoxicating drinks, narcotics and stimulants; these lend only a seeming strength, but in reality they undermine my powers of service and of lasting happiness.  By abstaining from these indulgences I can, moreover, help others to abstain, and thereby increase their strength and happiness.  By temperate living and plenty of exercise in the open I can preserve my health and the more easily refrain from evil thoughts and evil deeds.

I will not pollute my body or that of another by any form of self-indulgence or perverse