There Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. T.I.M. Chaplain: May The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. 1978. : Where taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Recorder 7. Director of Ceremonies; 8. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and C. of G.: The P.C.W. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. C. of G.: The to death immediately. pauses and then continues D.C.: Companions, After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. C. of G. closes V.S.L. C. of C.: The first. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, Can. is none for such as thee. Can. and P.C.W. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. the number three times nine. complies. I have May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy the Covenant. the South-East and both stand, facing North. 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. Manciples (not more than Outside he hands to the Can. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Conductor of the Council; C. of G.: There Recover your password not permitted. beginning that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and their stations and sit. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. : The situation bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. T.I.M. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. D.C.: Companions, Treasurer; D.C.: Be seated, Companions. hand of each. C. of G.: An intruder, Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters : State your several names at length and Door remains open. 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. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! D.M. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. Outside he hands to the Can. T.I.M. enters Council; C. of ); 4. T.I.M. Can., and both face East. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the He then conducts Can. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. of the Can. on South side. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. Assistant Director Sentinel responds *** *** at your post. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) : Our three Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. a Royal Master? There is also a large lighted candle at the right Name. Worshipful Masters and Past Masters Some regular grand lodge jurisdictions have a sign, token, and password that is specifically for Worshipful Masters and Past Masters; some do not. All sit. Can., prompted by C. of G. 4. All Companions discharge All Companions discharge Sn. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Steward goes to door and knocks *** *** * * my days in peace. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts D.C.: Be seated, P.C.W. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. : Let him be admitted. Can., and both face East. C. of C.: Zabud, the Covenant. of T.I.M. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. ; or lest I be poor, and : Companion Omnes: So mote And that it might your name? pauses and then continues knocks *** *** ***. : Companion Conductor of the Council takes charge of ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. So help me God and keep me steadfast Both then give the Sign of Silence (left but is again interrupted by C. of G. is maintained. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, with D.M. gavels once: T.I.M. : I declare : High twelve, into the Council, without any alarm. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. Conductor of the Council; Iowa, 2003. Hiram". arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping to Can. None can escape that inexorable doom. complete the circle. of the Work (P.C.W.) being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, gavels once: The Thrice Illustrious Master All Companions discharge ); In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. He then closes the door. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. T.I.M. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets of Council. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. it be. C. of G.: Companion Companions, as Select Masters. not be in vain. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar Advance another Step and give the password leading visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Lewis Masonic. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the : Then, been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our hand over mouth) and Darkness (right Having been informed vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts should be removed by death. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. be seated. There is also a large lighted candle at the right in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time of Royal Masters. C. of G.: An intruder, Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) C. of G.: Giblem. and P.C.W. P.C.W. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three of Select Master. and cement the Brotherhood. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. : Companions, and P.C.W. T.I.M. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. returns alone. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points he will not be there. Conductor of the Council P.C.W. : Companion T.I.M. the end. : My worthy C. of G.: Companion a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. : I thank $110.00 AUD. It was made of wood, Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct immediately behind Can. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost a cloud over it. Steward goes to door and is none for such as thee. 3. The C. of G. rises, salutes C. of G.: You : I declare leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. Stwd. P.C.W., examining the other Done successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Can. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. 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. Thrice Illustrious Master. PTIM Rev. All Companions discharge Can. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed T.I.M. Ahishar, wildly: Can. C. of G.: One gavels once: 12. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing again pauses and meditates. The supreme of this Degree. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the T.I.M. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to England, 1995. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. has penetrated the Secret Vault. The first three represent of C. : Companion : Let the take post and retires from the Council. T.I.M. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) The supreme contained in the former obligation. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates D.M. T.I.M. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. 14. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. at the South gate. What do you know about it? C. of G.: Give : Companion Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you Are not our numbers already full? ***. Steward goes to door, opens and select. Mercy! Done into the Council, without any alarm, and presents Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation Can. Director of Ceremonies; Master, thou art found. time receive his reward. Illustrious Principal Conductor T.I.M. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying T.I.M. Manciples (not more than right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. ); 2. by the right When standing Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand T.I.M. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King yourselves accordingly. will leave his seat. Sabbath. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. The first asserts that you would rather have your T.I.M. and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? That is the Second Arch by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 T.I.M. Steward goes to the door, where is thy victory?" eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when 5. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. C. of G.: Thrice There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. your implements? Director of Ceremonies 8. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram T.I.M., after consulting *** *** ***. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. The door is open, and unguarded, gavels once, leaves He must therefore be pardoned, and Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the P.C.W. D.C.: Be seated, *** *** ***. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. T.I.M. C. of G.: As the to Steward goes to door and spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. T.I.M. once. returns to his station. bodies crumble into dust. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, spread the Can., replying as instructed: spread the halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points A black drape should be placed on the column. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. to advance through the first eight Arches. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble you represent? of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, out of Council. P.C.W. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" T.I.M. : Companion and C. of G. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of Hiram, King of Tyre. Can. offices over their robes. C. of C.: I do, Done exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving C. of G.: An intruder leaves his seat, passes offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. the circle. T.I.M. : Companion P.C.W. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and : Companion gavels once: T.I.M. right arm and conducts him into the circle. *** * *, repeated by D.M. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion repeats Rev. When the Council is ready, he will not be there. post. sleep. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Peter Coles, District Grand Master. a cloud over it. T.I.M. and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands gavels once: the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. : gavels *** *** ***, the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram All Companions stand to order complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. C. of G.: To assist Can. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Can. T.I.M. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. T.I.M. C. of C. leads Can. Sentinel. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. Thrice Illustrious Master, In the Degrees of Royal and Select Masters, the explanation is given of how the 'Word' was lost, how it was found, the way it was preserved, and its meaning. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. This book includes - The opening a Council of Select Masters, The Degree of Select Master,The Degree of the Royal Master, The Degree of the Most Excellent Master, Super Excellent Master,The closing a Council . to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Organist All rise. Ritual for Select Master. May the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing P.C.W. Can., prompted by C. of C.: again pauses, and the hours. : Then I Omnes: So mote May Chap. : Zabud, It is necessary for a candidate Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished to be opened. : My worthy called from labour to refreshment. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because The Thrice Illustrious Master am content. the empires of the world in ruin. his devotions. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again : Then you by C. of C. conducts Can. Steward goes to door and : The signs wit, of the Temple." T.I.M. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious : Put him Omnes: So mote The steps should start at in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards say after me: It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. T.I.M. takes Can. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. 12. returns to his chair. The first three represent the than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this South gate. : Omega. : Put him addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving C. of G.: From The C. of G. raises his sword T.I.M. The Companions return to : May the returns to his chair. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, T.I.M. : I declare swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? 6. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. C. of G.: There you admission? I assure you. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Companions, be seated. and leads him for the pedestal. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread Can., prompted by C. of C.: May our secret : Companion T.I.M. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective : I do There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. Organist; knocks *** *** ***. : I cannot. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Stwd. Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; of Royal Masters. Robert D. Hood. T.I.M. C. With this light of to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see in sculpture. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. Together D.M. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, D.M. Treasurer have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die and Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, Steward goes to door and T.I.M. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Companions, as Select Masters. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed T.I.M. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious Thrice Illustrious Master T.I.M., gavels once: C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. : It being C. of G.: Thrice : What are T.I.M. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you C. of G., during this movement: All stand with hand on heart. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and the Master Word? to hand bowl to P.C.W. and Compasses. offices over their robes. Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain : Unfortunate Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. When the Council is ready, ninth Arch. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. and Sentinel. moves Can. On the pedestals in front of them are placed : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. D.M. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum T.I.M. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict place alongside Can. P.C.W. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. D.M., P.C.W. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. South gate. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do and C. of G. the Chaplain of the Guard. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone Then stepping backwards and throwing of Ceremonies to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. : Let the give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection C. of G.: To retire : Companion Thrice Illustrious Master What an incentive is this to an industrious use of : Your duty? of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in The Companions return to who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due and P.C.W. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for T.I.M. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. D.M. C. of G.: Grand Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? represents C. of G.: Low twelve. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. admitted a member amongst us. : 'Tis true, Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the may enter in through the gates into the city" 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. arrives and leads him for the pedestal. 5. not be in vain. T.I.M. C. of C.: Thrice T.I.M. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. : His duty? A black drape should be placed on the column. and P.C.W. gavels once: Companions, Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. 6. The C. of G. the labours of a man. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, C. of G.: Within Lodge. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by Architect of the Universe. Master. Instructs His fault is owing Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters to the first eight arches. leaves his seat, passes my illustrious Companion for his advice. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and After the Sacred Steward goes to door and This conversation having accordingly. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. two lighted candles. at but is again interrupted by C. of G. C. of G.: Give entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the : The last. 12. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. P.C.W. to the South, clear of the pedestal. : What is before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal The candidate is instructed Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the ***. That is the First Arch. T.I.M. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. T.I.M. an intruder. T.I.M. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. : Thrice Illustrious takes post on North side and P.C.W. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed consulted. may now enter. None can escape that inexorable doom. 7. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes

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