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Is there a distinction between Masonic oath and Masonic obligation?

April 26, 2017masonic Oath obligation

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Is there a distinction between Masonic oath and Masonic obligation?

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The “oath” is the “So help me, God” at the end of any solemn promise made with hand upon the Book of the Law. The “obligation” is the substance of the preceding promises. “Oath” is thus symbolical of man’s fear of God; “obligation” signifies the promises and agreements, made preceding the oath.