A TEMPERANCE PLEDGE 



FOR LITTLE BOYS.

(And Girls)




A PLEDGE I make

No wine to take;

Nor brandy red,

That turns the head;

Nor whisky hot,

That makes the sot;

Nor fiery rum,

That ruins home.

Nor will I sin

By drinking gin;

Hard cider, too,

Will never do;

Nor brewer's beer

My heart to cheer;

Nor sparkling ale

My face to pale.

To quench my thirst, I'll always bring 

Cold water from the well or spring; 

So here I pledge perpetual hate 

To all that can intoxicate.