Now as I start upon my chosen way
In all I do; my thoughts, my work, my play
Grant as I promise courage new for me
To be the best, the best that I can be
Help me to keep my honour shinning bright
May I be loyal in the hardest fight
Let me be able for my task and then
To earn a place among my fellow men
Open my eyes to see things as I should
That I may do my daily turn of good
Let me be ready waiting for each need
To keep me clean in thought and word and deed
So as I journey on my chosen way
In all I do; my thought, my work, my play
Grant as I promise courage new for me
To be the best, the best that I can be
The Scout Hymn was originally written by William Henry Ralph Reader, a British actor, theatrical producer and songwriter. In 1975, Ralph Reader was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, for exceptional services to world Scouting.