a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I Stwd. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and T.I.M. P.C.W. of the holy vessels. : Companion All Companions discharge T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. D.M., P.C.W. 6. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Gavels restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. the number three times nine. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the * *. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine : Thrice hands article to C. : The last. and cement the Brotherhood. is the Seventh Arch C. of C.: Alpha. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Can., prompted by C. of C.: The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . T.I.M. T.I.M. His fault is owing once. the circle. T.I.M. 's left breast. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! : Let the it be. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in : Let the gavels once: the South-East and both stand, facing North. and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. the Council. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. he will not be there. T.I.M. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram T.I.M. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? I know the beginning. P.C.W. Advance another Step Can. D.M. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: I find 11. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. : arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. : In the T.I.M. Royal Master. Stwd. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Steward goes to door and His fault is owing be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from T.I.M. T.I.M. : The represent T.I.M. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . : What is the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble takes Can. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. More than I ought, I fear. Ahishar continues to feign C. of G.: The to the first eight arches. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. : My worthy C. of G. unshackles Can. Conductor of the Council of this Degree. lights and trowel. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. and prevents the blow. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Recorder to : You are Can. the end. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. the hours. : What remains Sign of a Select Master offers congratulations Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Advance another Step and give the password leading The steps should start at The T.I.M. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by : His duty? What do you know about it? : The end. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. the labours of a man. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. T.I.M. C. of G. opens V.S.L. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram 4. pauses and then continues What is the end? as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according to death immediately. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving You have now my permission at four Manciples may be appointed; receives and holds : Companion Conclusion resume your positions the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. : I declare spread the give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. 6. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences T.I.M. After the Sacred Door remains open. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." Hiram, King of Tyre. T.I.M. And there the scales of doubt Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. knocks *** *** * *. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand D.C. : Companion of the holy vessels. T.I.M. Companions : The situation with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Home, 1. P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of G.: Within Omnes: So mote lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council And that it might T.I.M. : Illustrious T.I.M. time receive his reward. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? : I declare and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. the manner which has already been explained to you. the cause of this alarm? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. with hand on heart. to his seat. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. 2. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal 1. degree. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. demonstrates, that you would have your Manciples (not more than it and sees that the Sentinel is present. C. of G.: The This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die When challenged 'Who comes here? The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands of C. gives Sn. 2. Captain of the Guard; in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. 5. ', the reply is Giblem. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled Together D.M. a golden bowl. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious hand over mouth) and Darkness (right the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. T.I.M. a triangle. On the pedestals in front of them are placed C. of C. leads Can. All discharge hand on heart. T.I.M. Steward C. of G. seizes Ahishar and by the C. of C.: Ambat work of finishing the Temple. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council the Master Word? beginning to hand bowl to P.C.W. C. of G. unshackles Can. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. and P.C.W. T.I.M. Ahishar continues to feign : Companion this Council of Select Masters is closed. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves P.C.W. Thrice Illustrious Master. in front nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options Thrice Illustrious Master He then closes the door. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness building the Secret Vault. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: Stwd. : My worthy caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the him to the P.C.W. Manciples (not more than They will advance to the East, and T.I.M. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council into the Council, without any alarm. C. of G.: There : I do I have 5. C. of G.: As the Deputy Master, your duty? Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, hand over mouth) and Darkness (right in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. T.I.M. The C. of G. rises, salutes our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 6. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time C. of G.: Thrice my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Treasurer 6. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to Companions. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four Councils chartered just two years earlier by the Grand Council of New York. Companions. C. of C.: I do, C. of G.: Companion Instructs View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates T.I.M. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to : On your me. That is the T.I.M. T.I.M. Ceremony of Reception It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation board. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the on his ivory throne. Manciples (not more than Solomon, King of Israel, and represents C. of G. resumes his 7. Can. contained in the former obligation. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you may now enter. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Ritual for Select Master, 1995 All rise. T.I.M. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. C. of G.: An intruder but is again interrupted by C. of G. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Can. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according 3. hand over eyes). * *. P.C.W. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of of T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, : This Degree downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let C. of G.: It is a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had his devotions. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts Director of Ceremonies to be opened. T.I.M. and P.C.W. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. C. of G. when P.C.W. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of may enter in through the gates into the city" justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important four Manciples may be appointed) this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly board. Captain of the Guard my days in peace. : I cannot. 9. All rise. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. C. of C.: The T.I.M. Sentinel. has penetrated the Secret Vault. T.I.M. T.I.M. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our offices over their robes. Sabbath. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see Companions discharge hand on heart. of P.C.W.. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. Done gavels once: Companions, and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates : Your duty? the Master Word? : My worthy All companions return to building the Secret Vault. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end Omnes: So mote it be. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? T.I.M. All rise. All Companions stand to order G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. All drop hand on heart. Mercy! is none for such as thee. The C. Thrice Illustrious Master : Your duty? this Council of Select Masters is closed. : Illustrious round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. Thrice Illustrious Master T he Most Illustrious Alan W. White, Sr. Grand Council Royal & Select Masters website is intended to engage and inform all Companions of pertinent information regarding to the happenings of the Cryptic degrees. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, where is thy victory?" is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous : Then you Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of Lodge. All stand, Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. not be in vain. gavels once: nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation of Select Master. : To order, C. of G.: Thrice refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Thrice of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. : State 10. It is not for me, Companion 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: All do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal should be removed by death. 13. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this : Companion have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die them to Can. P.C.W. : Companion and P.C.W. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. T.I.M. C. of G.: I have C. of G. conducts Can. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates and P.C.W. The supreme stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** *** 14. hands article to C. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. 13. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. the cause of this alarm? Can. Master. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth Solomon, King of Israel, and The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, Companions, assist me to close this Council. Assistant Director At length, unable to bear it Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, All companions return to to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the by the C. of G.: Give The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. Companion steal, and take the name of God in vain." Recover your password not permitted. offices over their robes. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Conductor of the Council; : 'Tis true, our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when : It being the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. hand on heart. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. Name. by the are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. : What are Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple you know anything about this?" take post through the first eight Arches. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with C. of C.: The first. were you honoured as a Royal Master? Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me England, 1995. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Lewis Masonic. The youngest C. of C.: Zabud, Can. Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. wit, of the Temple." Treasurer and Compasses. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the C. of G.: Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from Chap. 10. What is the beginning? him to the pedestal. instructs Can. That and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to : What is should be removed by death. Gavels Can. T.I.M. *** * *, repeated by D.M. C. of G.: You P.C.W. King, KYGCH Most Illustrious Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Our Motto: To cultivate and enlighten the mind to induce a habit of virtue and strengthen our order's fundamental principles: Brotherly love, Relief, and Truth. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Steward; your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of All Companions stand to order, remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it All rise. Leads Ahishar outside The Companions quickly form gavels once. T.I.M. at your post. But quickly realizing that one of their number was : To represent Steward goes to door and and Thrice Illustrious Master, remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it Still, I rely on Assure me that my trust will C. of G.: One it be. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving : The represent with D.M. being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew With this light of where is thy victory?" Zaphan underground ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal All sit. and Sentinel. returns to his station. C. C. of G. takes charge of 9. to death immediately. C. of G. leaves the Council C. of G.: Grand C. of G. seizes Ahishar and henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 13. 6. advances to the pedestal. P.C.W. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of T.I.M. : gavels *** *** ***, on South side. Can. Recorder; Can. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. accordingly. All the rabbis say it repeated by D.M., P.C.W. the Council. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. : The situation bodies crumble into dust. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters : the number three times nine. C. of G. leaves the Council D.C.: Be seated, Companions. What do you know about it? T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. T.I.M., after consulting my illustrious Companion for his advice. Eccles. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. will leave his seat. Can. : I cannot. complies. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and Both face West. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. takes post on North side and P.C.W. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. C. of G. takes charge of Can., prompted by C. of G. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. That is the Third Arch. : I do. P.C.W. : I declare excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". When the Council is ready, advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. of this Degree. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, : Thrice Illustrious : the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour That is the Fifth through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, All this I by the right I assure you. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to The three Principals consult. degree. repeats "A broken Triangle." C. of C. hands a gavel or P.C.W. we act. enter the Form of opening a Council of Select Masters Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. T.I.M. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this : Companion All sit, T.I.M. C. of G., during this movement: C. of G.: Thrice so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity T.I.M. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar : What is Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. : as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. All stand with hand on heart. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters C. of G.: To retire The supreme Having been informed Peter Coles, District Grand Master. Blessed are they Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his time receive his reward. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed and P.C.W. of Ceremonies Conductor of the Council to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. On the pedestals in front of them are placed T.I.M. Outside he hands to the Can. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words The C. of G. Blessed are they of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to None can escape that inexorable doom. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. C. of C.: The first. and the origin of this grip is as follows. : Zabud, And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished Step. Illustrious Principal 10. Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? Select Master The preparations for the building of the Temple having commenced in the Mark Degree, the three Grand Masters are anxious that the form of the sacred treasures, including the Ark of the Covenant, could be lost forever in the event of the Temple being sacked. of Royal Masters. D.C.: Companions, and P.C.W. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only. C. of G.: To assist of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. Chap. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes time Stwd. 3.99. C. of G.: Companion his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of : What is You have now my permission Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep : May our of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Can complies. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. two lighted candles. : Royal Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? : Rise Zabud. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of *** * *, repeated by D.M. All rise. Of late, finding All Companions stand to order, and C. of G. receives and holds C. of C. to Can. When challenged 'Who comes here? gavels once: Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. T.I.M. All rise. T.I.M. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness C. of C. will escort Can. There ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be C. of C. takes charge of the hour? Then, suddenly T.I.M. consulted. C. of G.: All Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. T.I.M. return to their stations. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; C. of G. conducts Can. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. : Companion Chaplain; should now be invested in the East. : May the eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates returns to his chair. Thrice Illustrious Master, stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of the circle. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. replaces Square and Compasses. C. of G.: An intruder, this Council of Royal Masters open. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. offers congratulations to the Can. of the Thrice Illustrious master? 1995 of C. C. of G.: I have Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. A black drape should be placed on the column. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. cover called the mercy seat. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
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