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so help me God

Meaning

so help me God

Used as an oath, a promise that an action will be carried out

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

In the presence of this blood banner which represents our Führer, I swear to devote all my energies and my strength to the saviour of our country, Adolf Hitler. I am willing and ready to give up my life for him, so help me God. Baldur von Schirach

I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen. Martin Luther

Half a century ago in this court I was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for George. And here I am today ... I am not better than General De Wet. I am not better than President Steyn. Like them I stand firm in my principles. I can do no different. So help me God. Pieter Willem Botha

According to the Joint Congressional Committee on Presidential Inaugurations, George Washington added the words "So help me God" during his first inaugural, citation though this has been disputed. Source: Internet

Although not present in the text of the Constitution, it is customary for modern presidents to say "So help me God" after the end of the oath. Source: Internet

Leopold's brother Henry (surnamed Jasomirgott, allegedly from his favourite oath, "So help me God!") was made count palatine of the Rhine in 1140, and became margrave of Austria on Leopold's death in 1141. Source: Internet

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