Written below is the word of solemn declaration that each knight was required to swear before he could receive his knighthood.
"Be without fear in the face of your enemies.
Be brave and upright that God may love thee.
Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death.
Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong.
That is your oath."
How beautiful, and how simple is the call for chivalry that had been in old times; and how I wish the day of modern inclination could adapt the truth and magnitude of such things. But "it is not necessary anymore" as one teacher once proclaimed in his state of what he thought was defeat... But what could be more necessary? The small and simple things that make humans what they are, and what COULD elevate all of us to better thinking, stronger wills, and motivate us to more acts of integrity
That is the question of the day, in the labor of our time.
God Bless...
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The Baron of Ibelin. Ah, I wish I'd known him well. It is so very true, and yet, having someone declare that does make them 'a better fighter'. Everyday the person who has declared that has become more strong, more willing to do the right. And that is a most beautiful thing, Chivalry was...is a great and wonderful thing to live by. An the knights code, that should never be forgot along side that. There are so many that could do well by these small acts. And yet, as you have said, there are people who believe they are not necessary. It is out-dated. I'm here to say nothing is outdated, simply forgotton. And we should all do our part to make sure that these simple acts stay alive, and always flowing.
'Do no wrong, That is your oath'
"and that is so you will remember'
Always remember....
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