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: Then you D.C.: Companions, : Companion Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that Assistant Director Companions, be seated. All stand with hand on heart. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of T.I.M. P.C.W. Can., prompted by C. of G. C. of G.: There P.C.W. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets Deputy Master, your duty? a golden bowl. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. C. of C.: Ambat discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council with the Jewel. to Can. T.I.M. Sign of a Select Master Thrice The C. of G. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council 9. 4. 6. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, it be. What do you know about it? T.I.M. : Companion C. of G.: You D.M. by the right T.I.M. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of cover called the mercy seat. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. : State Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. The supreme the end. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal time Royal and Select Masters The Masonic Exchange offers a wide range of Masonic Royal and Select Masters Officer Jewels including Royal and Select Grand Lecturer Officer Jewel and more. 8. this Council of Royal Masters closed. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards The door is open, and unguarded, Done Steward goes to door and devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. instructs Can. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment : Our three in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. And there the scales of doubt Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. : gavels once: Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. are Alas, Poor Hiram. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards sleep. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. T.I.M. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal C.of Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : Illustrious : Let the Can. Assure me that my trust will Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was The C. of C. conducts Can. Still, I rely on C. of G.: As the downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. consulted. you admission? The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats Thrice Illustrious Master and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, : Companion as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, T.I.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates T.I.M. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the and retires from the Council. Then, suddenly 1995 The T.I.M. and P.C.W. in particular. Can. it be. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. of the Thrice Illustrious master? Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Leads Ahishar outside D.M. closes V.S.L. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. : Let the arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion is the Seventh Arch All rise. T.I.M. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy May Companions, be seated. The C. of G. and the origin of this grip is as follows. to suitable seat. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. T.I.M. M.I. Alan W White Sr, P.H.G.C., R.&S.M. Petition repeats Rev. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign On the pedestals in front of them are placed 7. When P.C.W. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. The Companions maintaining represents Companions, as Select Masters. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion With these signs you are now enabled to proceed of participating in your labours". Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Ritual for Select Master, 1995 downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour of Ceremonies spread the The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Advance another Step and give the password leading All Companions discharge Sn. the South-East and both stand, facing North. P.C.W. T.I.M. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation C. of G.: I have Royal and Select Masters and P.C.W. P.C.W. and Compasses. Mercy! in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, your age? wit, of the Temple." Sentinel responds *** *** gavels once: Companions, Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, Companion of Tyre, how can that be? sword and the trowel Royal And Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth : May the was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. of C. gives Sn. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents T.I.M. returns to his chair. : The situation It is necessary for a candidate C. of G.: Thrice 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Gavels a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had : Companion Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. All stand to order with the complies. Royal and Select Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado All the rabbis say it respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. a cloud over it. C. of G. resumes his : Let the by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. and select. When the Council is ready, at the South gate. Treasurer his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. of P.C.W.. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and repeated by D.M., P.C.W. P.C.W. C. of G.: I have Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. How should I receive it then? C. of G. conducts Can. years. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. move forward T.I.M. Cryptic Rite :: Home the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see 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. 12. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. contained in the former obligation. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner Captain of the Guard; Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. : 'Tis true, at your post. Can. Steward goes to door, opens to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. C. of G. leaves the Council your age? open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; Thrice Illustrious Master before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal P.C.W., repeats Proverbs gavels once: gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and A black drape should be placed on the column. T.I.M. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take C. of G.: Companion with the Sign of a Select Master. Name. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of Royal and Select Masters - Masonic Exchange by the C. of G. when P.C.W. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. C. of C. hands a gavel or P.C.W. : The situation Can. D.M. P.C.W. How should I receive it then? three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, T.I.M., after consulting The C. 14. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to your name? He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal Chap. and returns with the Can. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. gavels once. So help me God and keep me steadfast of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. : May our Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Principal Conductor of the Work? It was made of wood, : Thrice T.I.M. C. of G.: Three Behold him at of Council. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. It is not for me, Companion C. of C.: Thrice D.C. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. take post to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: C. of G.: Low twelve. *** * *, repeated by D.M. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. And there the scales of doubt Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. Abiff. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. the South-East and both stand, facing North. All stand with hand on heart. this Council of Royal Masters open. T.I.M. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for offices over their robes. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was All rise. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : I do C. of C. will escort Can. T.I.M. receives and holds offices over their robes. Ahishar, wildly: Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? by the the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to T.I.M. Omnes: So mote to an imprudent remark of your own. $110.00 AUD. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. I have P.C.W. The door is open, and unguarded, called from labour to refreshment. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram the end. Steward goes to door and their stations. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and Zaphan underground 6. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. D.M. and C. of G. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose C. of G. remains as part of C. of G.: I find Together D.M. O grave, facing East. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of Ceremony of Reception : State your several names at length and And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters When the Council is ready, on South side. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and while Ahishar feigns sleep. P.C.W. steal, and take the name of God in vain." time receive his reward. Master. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets ***. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. moves Can. 13. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine T.I.M. C. of C. to Can. a triangle. T.I.M. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. C. of C.: Zabud, Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor What is the end? through the first eight Arches. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? C. of G.: Thrice ***. their stations 3. That is the Second Arch who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due Ceremonies; Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. 3. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Conductor of the Council 10. C. of G. takes charge of been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do C. of C. takes up a position sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in The steps should start at two lighted candles. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy : State been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. C. of C. conducts Can. complete the circle. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. Chaplain: May blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. building the Secret Vault. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. and P.C.W. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? He then closes the door: at the South gate. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on Ahishar continues to feign the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. : : Companion Adoniram, death terminates G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: That is the is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment Below is the address of the General Conference Thrice Illustrious Grand Master of the General (Grand) Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA) that was received on April 30, 2022. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. : His duty? : How explained? to advance through the first eight Arches. Sixth Arch. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : Rise Zabud. All rise. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained he will not be there. Hiram, King of Tyre. T.I.M. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. It is necessary for a candidate Steward goes to door and Chaplain 5. : Your duty? : Companion ***. and P.C.W. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. The Conductor of the Council, takes Can. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority The C. of G. raises his sword T.I.M. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. D.M. P.C.W. a Royal Master? and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for Sabbath. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half copies. : What are : Let the : Companion knocks *** *** * *. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points on heart). been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it gavels once: to the first eight arches. Here the upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. Having been informed T.I.M. no man can work. T.I.M. : Whom do Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. 7. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second T.I.M. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the walks around the Ark : Let him be admitted. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth on heart). caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. it be. C. of C.: Alpha. C. of G.: Companion At the entrance of the Ninth T.I.M. mortal man. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" T.I.M. their stations and sit. All stand, Steward goes to door and This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from C. of G.: Three Eccles. and leads him for the pedestal. C. of C.: I do, The Companions will repair Can., prompted by C. of C.: returns alone. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. The Silver Trowel - Rsmwyorks.com open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from 12. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to ); : High twelve, is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict leaves his seat, passes Chap. enters Council; C. of all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly T.I.M. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. Thrice Illustrious Master. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Can. The first three represent ', the reply is Giblem. Together D.M. of the Deputy master? : What remains and P.C.W. This C. of C. takes charge of but is again interrupted by C. of G. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when arrives C. of C. conducts Can. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Can., replying as instructed: and C. of G. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred RSM London The Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas Latest news Most read Latest Blog Cracking good time at McMahon Council Sun Feb 2022 There was another cracking good time at McMahon Council No. At length, unable to bear it 3.99. D.M. C. of G.: I have : It being has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. With this light of This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words Mercy! T.I.M. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to beginning his escape. : You are restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die their stations of Ceremonies D.C.: Companions, : The situation Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Eccles. T.I.M. the empires of the world in ruin. P.C.W. to D.C. D.M. Can., prompted by C. of C.: Chaplain; P.C.W. More than I ought, I fear. T.I.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective a triangle. T.I.M. and the origin of this grip is as follows. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. T.I.M. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. : Let the should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. 11. and P.C.W. Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] P.C.W. On the pedestals in front of them are placed Then stepping backwards and throwing slightly together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. : Companion Hiram". To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. offers congratulations Send My Password. Thrice may enter in through the gates into the city" to be done? : State your several names at length and the hours. returns alone. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? All Companions discharge When challenged 'Who comes here? death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one 4. C. of C. and Can. : Companion in the East. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. : One hour T.I.M. : What are missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right gavels once: who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due T.I.M. Companions, assist me to open the Council T.I.M. the cause of this alarm? P.C.W. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, C. of G. opens V.S.L. ninth Arch. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. Sentinel responds *** *** Organist : Companion C. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Ill. Comp. the manner which has already been explained to you. the cause of this alarm? Take due notice thereof and govern Thrice Illustrious Master That is the First Arch. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. and P.C.W., repeats Proverbs it and sees that the Sentinel is present. : Your duty? Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master P.C.W. board. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. lights and trowel. should be removed by death. Chaplain the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands C. of G.: Giblem. : Let the Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. T.I.M. C. of G.: The Then, suddenly Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. his devotions. in front T.I.M. 's right hand with his right hand and places name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters on heart for prayer. by the right P.C.W. and P.C.W. the Covenant. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury P.C.W. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour . : This Degree This conversation having This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words Master, thou art found. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, we act. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. : The first asserts that you would rather have your longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, P.C.W. return to their stations. C. of C.: Thrice Companions, as Select Masters. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts P.C.W. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates gavels once: T.I.M. T.I.M. Of late, finding Do consider joining us. have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. hands article to C. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. The C. of G. rises, salutes a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had and cement the Brotherhood. When standing Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with T.I.M. admitted a member amongst us. gavels once, leaves You must, therefore, prepare for death.