The Elders or Rulers Oath

You shall sweare by the great and dreadfull Name of the high God maker & Gov^r of heaven and earth, and by the Lord Jesus Christ y^e Prince of the Kings and Rulers of the earth that in his name and feare you will Rule and Governe this people according to the righteous will of God’s Ministeringe Justice and Judgm^t upon the workers of iniquity and Ministering due incurreagm^t and Countenance to well doers protecting of people so farre as in you by the helpe of God lyeth from forren Annoyance and inward disturbance that they may live a quiett and peacable life in all godlyness and honesty. Soe God bee helpful and gratious to you and yo^rs in Christ Jesus.