The Law of the Woods
From the Great Central Fire, I light this, THE LAMP OF BEAUTY.
From it are these three rays:
BE CLEAN — Both yourself and the place you live in.
BE STRONG — Understand and respect your body. It is the Temple of the Spirit.
PROTECT ALL HARMLESS WILDLIFE — And be ever ready to fight the wildfire in the woods.
From the Great Central Fire, I light this, THE LAMP OF Truth.
From it are these three rays:
SPEAK TRUE — Word of honor is sacred.
PLAY FAIR — Foul play is treachery.
BE REVERENT — Worship a greater spirit and respect all worship by others.
From the Great Central Fire, I light this, THE LAMP OF fortitude.
From it are these three rays:
BE BRAVE — Courage is the noblest of all attainments.
LISTEN — It is harder to listen than speak, but in the hour of conflict it is stronger.
BE HUMBLE — Humility is the first law in the woods.
From the Great Central Fire, I light this, THE Flaming LAMP OF LOVE.
From it are these three rays:
BE KIND — Do at least one act of unbargaining service each day.
BE HELPFUL — Do your share of the work.
BE JOYFUL — Seek the joy of being alive.