On this anniversary
of the adoption of our national banner,
we have endeavored to bring to mind
all its solemn and sacred meanings.
May we be ever aware
of the noble purposes and deeds,
the valor and heroism,
the devotion to freedom and justice
that have made our flag sacred.

Let us renew today our pledge
of allegiance to the flag
and to the sacred ideals
for which it stands.

May we never make of it a mere fetish,
nor of our salute to it an act of blind idolatry
that commits us to nothing
but national self-pride and self-will.
But let our salute to it be a token of reverence
for the spiritual ideals of our people,
a self dedication to a national life
that advances the cause of God’s kingdom
of freedom and love.

The assembly rises and in unison
pledges allegiance to the flag in the following words:

I pledge allegiance
to the flag of the United States of America
and to the republic for which it stands,
one nation indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

All join in singing the national anthem,
The Star Spangled Banner