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.

As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation.

And for the season it was winter, and they that know the winters of that country know them to be sharp and violent, and subject to cruel and fierce storms.

We could not now take time for further search or consideration, our victuals being much spent, especially our beer.

The LORD is the help of my life

The great hope, and for the propagating and advancing the gospel of the kingdom of Christ in those remote parts of the world

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.