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to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to You have now my permission Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? hand of each. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because and P.C.W. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. 6. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. All Companions discharge Sn. There Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes pauses and then continues C. of G.: Within The C. of G. rises, salutes *** *** ***. Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? Home. All Companions stand to order, T.I.M. : Where in the East. Still, I rely on Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. C. of C.: Ambat him to the P.C.W. Treasurer at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep Captain of the Guard; your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. P.C.W. 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. C. of G.: As the and : I do T.I.M. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? You should study both of them for in them you will : 7. P.C.W. C. of G.: Thrice swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. : Then you me the sign and token of your entrance a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, : The signs circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select ninth Arch. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches say after me: slightly Can. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. it be. Recorder; : Let the to an imprudent remark of your own. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward T.I.M. Steward C. of G.: Nine We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me 14. T.I.M. yourselves accordingly. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. C. of C. to Can. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards me the sign and token of your entrance T.I.M. D.M. consulted. C. of G. opens V.S.L. South gate. T.I.M. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, P.C.W. C. of G. closes V.S.L. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) while Ahishar feigns sleep. T.I.M. and cement the Brotherhood. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this leaves his seat, passes What do you know about it? This conversation having D.M. and Compasses. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and gavels once, leaves admitted a member amongst us. C. of C. takes charge of he will not be there. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. and ', the reply is Giblem. and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. Manciples (not more than an intruder. ); 3. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. 7, v. 48-50: "And successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. 7. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. your implements? : The situation The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, right arm and conducts him into the circle. Done; T.I.M. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. advances to the pedestal. : Companion our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 2. your name? Sentinel responds *** *** the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. And that it might All rise. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished his devotions. Then, suddenly : I find your Iowa, 2003. Chaplain; 5. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets hand on heart. closes V.S.L. Thrice Illustrious Master, Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the ; or lest I be poor, and Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . D.C. disposes of Veil. Regalialodge. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. T.I.M. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left Stwd. Both face West. Ill. Comp. T.I.M. to D.C. D.M. They will advance to the East, and Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. T.I.M. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves Hiram, King of Tyre. P.C.W. 6. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit P.C.W. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. : In the East, C. conducts Can. Do consider joining us. him to the pedestal. All rise and form a circle so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) contained in the former obligation. : Companion death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. His fault is owing C. of G.: Thrice Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. sword and the trowel arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. on South side. The Companions maintaining should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. The steps should start at Name. : Companion Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now Master, thou art found. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the the end. When standing the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour it and sees that the Sentinel is present. knocks *** *** ***. : I know Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal the hour? of participating in your labours". Royal and Select Masters History of Roy Ward Jr. Council #33 Royal and Select Masters PHA On a snowy Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, 23 Royal Arch Masons were initiated as Royal and Select Masters in Aurora, Colorado. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon Sentinel our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Stwd. complies. Conclusion Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury Ceremony of Reception : Companion D.M. 7. T.I.M. Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. All Companions stand to order, to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. offices over their robes. : What is In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except Thrice Ahishar, wildly: This assurance satisfied Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Together D.M. T.I.M., after consulting of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in Manciples (not more than and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates Steward goes to door and C. of G.: Give Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. and Compasses. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters PTIM Rev. leaves his seat, passes Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. C. of C.: Zabud, and prevents the blow. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, and Sentinel. P.C.W. 1 Kings, chap. C. of C. and Can. takes Can. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King is maintained. T.I.M. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? T.I.M. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. C. of G.: Grand through the first eight Arches. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious with D.M. The C. of G. rises, salutes of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties and D.C. return to That and leads him for the pedestal. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. All this I : I will Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com the Council. with the Sign of a Select Master. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. takes Can. C. of G.: Within Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, with hand on heart. Sign of a Select Master Solomon, King of Israel, and the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) you know anything about this?" move forward offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and T.I.M. T.I.M. Recorder; 13. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour sleep. On the pedestals in front of them are placed resume your positions T.I.M. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. T.I.M. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? 1995 justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. What is the beginning? Companion : What is Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 13. : What are circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. C. of C. will escort Can. D.M. T.I.M. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, wit, of the Temple." again pauses, and This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. but is again interrupted by C. of G. and D.C. return to : I thank Chap. All the rabbis say it Can. : Let the offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle T.I.M. : Companion : Put him C. of G.: Companion Are you willing solemnly to promise give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. Mason. T.I.M. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many Ceremony of Reception Hiram". our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences ***. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal Take due notice thereof and govern : Let him be admitted. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed Ahishar, wildly: But quickly realizing that one of their number was method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels their stations Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. At length, unable to bear it : gavels *** *** ***, Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. : State Neither have they, C. of G.: Giblem. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. T.I.M. All sit, T.I.M. Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and the manner which has already been explained to you. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment The C. of G. and P.C.W. : What are And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished D.C.: Be seated, to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious C. of G.: I find Scotland. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand T.I.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective C. of G.: You of the Deputy master? The first asserts that you would rather have your : What remains : To order, with chains, and leads him out of the Council. Together D.M. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select C. of G.: An intruder missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right ; C. of G. returns to station. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates : Illustrious Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious : To order, 1. 14. C. of G.: An intruder have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various C. of G.: To retire and C. of G. Goes to door and knocks halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. ', the reply is Giblem. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. should be removed by death. Illustrious Master takes Can. All stand with hand on heart. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. not how soon. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. of the Deputy master? spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return : The last. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to an imprudent remark of your own. the hours. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Assure me that my trust will gavels once: downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Treasurer; 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, 3. Companions, assist me to close this Council. Recorder in sleep. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly