Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine our selves together…

Of Plymouth Plantation, 1620-1647 (ed. Rutgers University Press, 1952) - ISBN: 9780394438955