The National Creed
The Original National Creed is as follows.
“Alpha Delta Gamma believes in the unity of fraternal brotherhood. The true principle of fraternalism is one of Christian friendship strengthened by the bond of common ideals and hallowed by tender memories. Fraternalism is predicated upon the proposition that our brothers are worthy of the highest esteem and regard that we have in our power to bestow. The purpose and end of fraternalism is the linking together of human hearts, minds and hands actuated by a common motive and striving for a common goal. The spirit of fraternalism dies not when we cross for the last time the portals of this world, each in our chosen field or endeavor. When the darkening shadow of life’s tribulations cast their pall upon us, we extend a consoling hand to lighten our burden and soothe our broken spirit. Hail, brother, and good cheer! We are first to rejoice when good fortune smiles upon our paths.
Alpha Delta Gamma believes in the glory of true brotherhood; we are conscious of our love and duty to God and humanity. We face the battles of life with honor as our shield, courage our motto, and love our inspiration. The true criterion of brotherhood is not social, cultural, or material, but rather strength of character to preserve honor untarnished, courage undaunted, loyalty unbroken and love unsullied in our combat with temptation and degradation. When the eternal clarion sounds his recall, the true Alphadelt may gaze upon the vista of his years over a battlefield well fought. He may turn with confident steps to face his Creator happy that he has preserved undimmed the jewel of Christian manhood in the struggle with grasping greed, palsied fear, creeping treachery and leprous lust.
Alpha Delta Gamma believes in fostering the achievements of learning and science, that earnest students are worthy of esteem as a depository of culture. Upon the culture of the arts and attainment of the sciences rests the whole of human freedom in thought and action. These achievements are ultimately relief to the oppressed, poor and suffering. American prosperity and equality depend not upon the gaudy banners of capital, but upon tireless effort and service tempered by genuine wisdom.
Fraternalism, brotherhood and learning – these are the fundamental tests of our Creed, the beacon to guide our groping steps, the master rule by which Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity measures our true worth.”
“Alpha Delta Gamma believes in the unity of fraternal brotherhood. The true principle of fraternalism is one of Christian friendship strengthened by the bond of common ideals and hallowed by tender memories. Fraternalism is predicated upon the proposition that our brothers are worthy of the highest esteem and regard that we have in our power to bestow. The purpose and end of fraternalism is the linking together of human hearts, minds and hands actuated by a common motive and striving for a common goal. The spirit of fraternalism dies not when we cross for the last time the portals of this world, each in our chosen field or endeavor. When the darkening shadow of life’s tribulations cast their pall upon us, we extend a consoling hand to lighten our burden and soothe our broken spirit. Hail, brother, and good cheer! We are first to rejoice when good fortune smiles upon our paths.
Alpha Delta Gamma believes in the glory of true brotherhood; we are conscious of our love and duty to God and humanity. We face the battles of life with honor as our shield, courage our motto, and love our inspiration. The true criterion of brotherhood is not social, cultural, or material, but rather strength of character to preserve honor untarnished, courage undaunted, loyalty unbroken and love unsullied in our combat with temptation and degradation. When the eternal clarion sounds his recall, the true Alphadelt may gaze upon the vista of his years over a battlefield well fought. He may turn with confident steps to face his Creator happy that he has preserved undimmed the jewel of Christian manhood in the struggle with grasping greed, palsied fear, creeping treachery and leprous lust.
Alpha Delta Gamma believes in fostering the achievements of learning and science, that earnest students are worthy of esteem as a depository of culture. Upon the culture of the arts and attainment of the sciences rests the whole of human freedom in thought and action. These achievements are ultimately relief to the oppressed, poor and suffering. American prosperity and equality depend not upon the gaudy banners of capital, but upon tireless effort and service tempered by genuine wisdom.
Fraternalism, brotherhood and learning – these are the fundamental tests of our Creed, the beacon to guide our groping steps, the master rule by which Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity measures our true worth.”
