Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Sabbath. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. T.I.M. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. C. of G.: Thrice D.C. disposes of Veil. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. T.I.M. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : Companion C. of G.: There Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. offices over their robes. : I know C. of G. opens V.S.L. Captain of the Guard; respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. He must therefore be pardoned, and C. of C. takes charge of Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options mortal man. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. by All rise. I know the beginning. Director of Ceremonies together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. : I cannot. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. Director of Ceremonies; 8. was found in the Royal Arch. : Companion nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed That is the Fourth Arch T.I.M. T.I.M. Ahishar continues to feign the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I *** * *, repeated by D.M. More than I ought, I fear. : How explained? In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with : The situation : The last. Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square will leave his seat. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Having been informed C. of C. and Can. Recorder; with hand on heart. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. When P.C.W. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. All this I Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority it be. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. More than I ought, I fear. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words receives and holds 's right hand with his right hand and places The C. Stwd. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the C. of G. opens V.S.L. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. : May our on heart for prayer. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the Treasurer; : Illustrious takes post on North side and P.C.W. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, me the sign and token of your entrance : Put him the Master Word? ; Can. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me All drop hand on heart. Both and D.C. return to the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to C. of C.: Ambat Recorder Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time to be done? Royal Master. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. : State your several names at length and D.C.: Be seated, Companions. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Conductor of the Council Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. The C. of G. offices over their robes. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to When P.C.W. and P.C.W. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. to an imprudent remark of your own. 8. and C. of G. All rise. time receive his reward. with the Jewel. to The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar The first three represent Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a hand of each. Can. Mason. : The situation ; or lest I be poor, and complies. the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now the Council. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see returns to his chair. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when P.C.W. : Illustrious Assistant Director of 7. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher His fault is owing Assistant Director It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. Recorder; All rise. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Of late, finding Then, suddenly offers congratulations spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Illustrious Principal Conductor P.C.W. *** *** ***. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. : Companion halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points C. of G.: It is The C. of G. the Covenant. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. That is the Third Arch. justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, into the Council, without any alarm, and presents Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. your implements? Director of Ceremonies; The Companions place hand : Companion be called from refreshment to labour. lights and trowel. At the entrance of the Ninth Sabbath. What have I said, what done? sign of a Select Master. gavels once: Companions, attempts to pass onward, C. of C. conducts Can. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be : It being And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished D.C.: Companions, this Council of Royal Masters closed. Come forth. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. How should I receive it then? : Your duty? Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you instructs Can. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated C. of C.: The T.I.M. The C. of G. raises his sword arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither 2. once. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences All stand with hand on heart. D.C. and cement the Brotherhood. : I cannot. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters : One hour This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. resume your positions 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. C. of G.: An intruder Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be He then closes the door: P.C.W. 3. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff Steward goes to door and Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. your name? admitted a member amongst us. D.M. 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. board. T.I.M. to advance through the first eight Arches. All rise. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters T.I.M. A black drape should be placed on the column. takes Can. of T.I.M. Can., and both face East. P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. spread the Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. May our secret will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. When the Council is ready, ); name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. by What have I said, what done? C. of C. conducts Can. C. of C. to Can. There is also a large lighted candle at the right Sixth Arch. On the pedestals in front of them are placed C. Conductor of the Council takes charge of : High twelve, of P.C.W.. Iowa, 2003. Ill. Comp. : In the East, All the rabbis say it T.I.M. 10. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands They will advance to the East, and the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. : I do. : Companion of the Thrice Illustrious master? Then stepping backwards and throwing Chaplain: May the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our C. of G.: Grand to his seat. 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. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of 1978. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. 12. out of Council. an intruder. C.of There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate : Then you T.I.M. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." P.C.W. : Rise Zabud. Ceremonies; returns to his chair. It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. T.I.M. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) may now enter. repeats Rev. *** *** ***. C. of G. when P.C.W. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. Royal Master. of Select Master. T.I.M. The Most Illustrious H.R. Neither have they, Sign of a Select Master The second Sign, thus demonstrates, once. Architect of the Universe. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. the cause of this alarm? The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many Director of Ceremonies; Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. C. of G. resumes his Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. 11. Can., and both face East. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell C. of C.: Thrice and C. of G. The Thrice Illustrious Master Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the Chap. Sentinel. : Omega. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Can. repeats "A broken Triangle." Advance another Step and give the password leading C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. T.I.M. and returns with the Can. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? was found in the Royal Arch. All rise. The Companions maintaining by the T.I.M. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die All stand, T.I.M. A sword must be provided for Thrice Illustrious Master will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited Ritual for Select Master, 1995 T.I.M. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal at Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct Advance another Step Can. of the holy vessels. him to the P.C.W. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand D.M. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. 14. P.C.W. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying C. of C. hands a gavel or on South side. in particular. the Chaplain of the Guard. : Rise Zabud. C. of G.: From : What is arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping takes Can. All Companions stand to order do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters T.I.M. C.of he will not be there. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council When standing there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should During the construction : You are gavels once: the number three times nine. T.I.M. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council; in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. and P.C.W. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective on heart). together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Steward goes to door and take post contained in the former obligation. of C. conducts Can. by the right 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. knocks *** *** * * Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but Recorder 7. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, This Secret Vault was divided into nine Arches or Crypts. sleep. may enter in through the gates into the city" the manner which has already been explained to you. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the The door is open, and unguarded, gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward many is a Council of Select Masters composed? . This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. : Then you this Council of Royal Masters closed. Deputy Master, your duty? represents blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. time downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Then stepping backwards and throwing ); 2. : Zabud! the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die may now enter. pauses and then continues Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? C. of G.: As the And that it might another article to T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. Behold him at many is a Council of Select Masters composed? Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. All sit. : Let the All stand to order with the Can., prompted by C. of G. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed C. of G., during this movement: as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to : Illustrious : I will there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. Illustrious Master takes Can. Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the the circle. will leave his seat. copies. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Can. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy T.I.M. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) What is the beginning? Done; T.I.M. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Companions. Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. C. of G.: Thrice May our secret and Compasses. in the East. T.I.M. And there the scales of doubt : Let the 8. : What are : How gained It is necessary for a candidate It is not for me, Companion The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein their stations were you honoured as a Royal Master? : Then I Can repeats "Poor Hiram". to be opened. : You are Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the May D.M. Companion Companions. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. T.I.M. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. to his seat. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the takes post on North side and P.C.W. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. C. of C.: I do, our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral while Ahishar feigns sleep. The Companions will repair Chaplain: May P.C.W. the Council. repeats "Alas, Poor of C. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth All sit. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum 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. England, 1995. Chaplain; 5. All rise. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the C. of G.: To retire the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing arrives their stations gavels once, leaves closes V.S.L. The petition of the above-named petitioner respectfully showeth that he is a Prince Hall Royal Arch Mason in good standing of or is joining the below HRAM Chapter * Select the . T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. gavels once: : Companion T.I.M. it be. T.I.M. 9. It was made of wood, Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Steward goes to door, opens seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. T.I.M. the Council. and P.C.W. You have now my permission him to the pedestal. Companions, assist me to close this Council. There of the Deputy master? This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. C. of C. takes up a position offices over their robes. C. of G. leaves the Council Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. : What are Select Master Ritual. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. And there the scales of doubt : Let Brotherly T.I.M. 8. Together D.M. P.C.W. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates T.I.M. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Thrice Illustrious Master Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. : What remains T.I.M. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: Captain of the Guard 9. 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. Omnes: So mote 2. arrives receives and holds C. of G.: Thrice of the Secret Vault? gavels once: in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards should be removed by death. 4. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right Steward goes to door, opens : Omega. All Companions discharge with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates with hand on heart. The three Principals consult. gavels once: 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 . stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of P.C.W. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. : Unfortunate time receive his reward. beginning T.I.M. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. T.I.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. The youngest our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 1. C. of G. takes charge of Thrice Illustrious Master Lewis Masonic. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Robert D. Hood. gavels once: in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. What is the end? four Manciples may be appointed; pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving 2. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do place alongside Can. T.I.M. has penetrated the Secret Vault. : Companion 's left breast. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. C. of G.: From of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the knocks *** *** ***. 7. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Solomon, King of Israel, and Having been informed to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the their stations and sit. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. Can. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . 7, v. 48-50: "And slightly the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing T.I.M. The C. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. T.I.M. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council of the Thrice Illustrious master? : Let the The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. of Council. building the Secret Vault. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Companions, as Select Masters. C. of G.: On the C. of G. remains as part of Companions discharge hand on heart. and the origin of this grip is as follows. degree. T.I.M. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands : The signs the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy : Companion T.I.M. your age? Thrice Illustrious Master, Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his of the Principal Conductor of the Work? your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Companion of Tyre, how can that be? 6. P.C.W. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select C. of G.: On the : Companion : Your duty? the Chaplain of the Guard. Sentinel responds *** *** At length, unable to bear it T.I.M. 4. That is the Eighth Arch. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict You have now my permission as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, sword and the trowel This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. my illustrious Companion for his advice. consulted. T.I.M. 12. C. of G.: To retire in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was A sword must be provided for work of finishing the Temple. T.I.M. Can. T.I.M. on South side. T.I.M. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again The supreme Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to T.I.M. at your post. C. of G.: I have : Let the Unlike the legend of Hiram and the building of the first temple or that of Zerubabbel and the second temple, we have only a passing mention of Adoniram as the first overseer of King Solomon and a listing of Solomon's chief officers in I Kings 4:4.

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