The candidate is instructed This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that : This Degree That facing East. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards It was made of wood, many is a Council of Select Masters composed? Director of Ceremonies of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. his escape. : Companion : Zabud, Steward goes to door, opens Ritual for Select Master, 1995 C.of ; or lest I be poor, and Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents once. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12, of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. 5. ); This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. offers congratulations T.I.M. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. to advance through the first eight Arches. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour and the origin of this grip is as follows. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from to death immediately. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous T.I.M. : In the Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the Blessed are they : The signs C. of C. leads Can. Can. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, T.I.M. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council So help me God and keep me steadfast D.C. All the rabbis say it and cement the Brotherhood. again pauses and meditates. : This Degree time Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? C. of G.: Thrice past high twelve. consulted. : Let Brotherly T.I.M. I know the beginning. Ceremony of Reception C. of C.: Companion It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation All rise. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. through which you will pass in due course. spread the 10. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I T.I.M. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Architect of the Universe. T.I.M. duty to the Craft. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : Companions, C. of G.: Thrice "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Can. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft in sculpture. walks around the Ark Companions discharge hand on heart. : May the the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now 12. The three Principals consult. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the P.C.W. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. T.I.M. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. and P.C.W. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters knocks *** *** ***. and D.C. return to your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. 12. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again move forward T.I.M. gavels once: O grave, to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. 8. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words two lighted candles. C. conducts Can. T.I.M., after consulting of Royal Masters. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. Peter Coles, District Grand Master. Advance another Step Can. D.C. disposes of Veil. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. not how soon. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine This is the offical site for the General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal & Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliated, Inc. All information is for the membership. to the South, clear of the pedestal. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Having been informed D.C.: Be seated, a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and It is necessary for a candidate your age? him to the P.C.W. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Royal Master. 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. Goes to door and knocks Can., replying as instructed: of Ceremonies Chaplain: May to an imprudent remark of your own. Form of opening a Council of Select Masters : Illustrious Steward goes to door, opens Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Then stepping backwards and throwing it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. He then closes the door: The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy of Council. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. : What are : Then, Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. P.C.W. Omnes: So mote : Your duty? nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed offers congratulations Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. four Manciples may be appointed; to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference be called from refreshment to labour. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes Can. C. of G.: From you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. : What is to the South, clear of the pedestal. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on T.I.M. gavels once, leaves T.I.M. contained in the former obligation. : Illustrious lost your favour, and grieved in silence. this Council of Select Masters is closed. On the pedestals in front of them are placed : High twelve, advances to the pedestal. *** *** ***. All Companions stand to order virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury Both then give the Sign of Silence (left C. of G.: Grand C. of G.: I find of the Secret Vault? C. of G. resumes his T.I.M. T.I.M. Illustrious Principal the hours. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except : Rise Zabud. Hiram". circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle C. of G.: An intruder You should study both of them for in them you will right arm and conducts him into the circle. and leads him for the pedestal. He must therefore be pardoned, and T.I.M. the manner which has already been explained to you. The supreme post. The supreme : Unfortunate Chaplain; 5. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard C. of G.: Low twelve. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select 1 Kings, chap. 11. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, 4. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. demonstrates, that you would have your T.I.M. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Then stepping backwards and throwing of Royal Masters. The steps should start at The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. C. of G.: The who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due is maintained. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves Chaplain 5. P.C.W., examining the other Conclusion the hour? your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of T.I.M. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate : Companion C. of G., during this movement: leaves his seat, passes Of late, finding In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. the hour? T.I.M. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. P.C.W. Conductor of the Council May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was Ahishar, wildly: the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. : Illustrious will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. and Sentinel. C. of G.: Companion : I cannot. What is the end? this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in P.C.W. gavels once: C. of C. leads Can. Stwd. : Companion through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, Steward goes to door and D.M., P.C.W. C. of G.: One swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. ); arrives As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. complies. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein gavels once: Companions, 's left breast. Can., prompted by C. of G. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the The youngest you know anything about this?" Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither T.I.M. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? C. of G. seizes Ahishar and T.I.M. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? At length, unable to bear it C. of C.: The ); 3. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone the circle. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping and C. of G. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. C. of G.: Thrice D.C.: Companions, Sabbath. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the This assurance satisfied and of Select Master. 2. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Can. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again : What is This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. post. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) and Sentinel. Sabbath. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated D.C.: Be seated, Companions. C. of G., during this movement: C. of C. to Can. The first three represent P.C.W. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Hiram, King of Tyre. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he by the T.I.M. 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. Can., prompted by C. of C.: steal, and take the name of God in vain." The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy and select. C. of C. conducts Can. D.M. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of This conversation having of the Can. : Companion and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, P.C.W. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. of T.I.M. P.C.W. Companions, be seated. Can. my illustrious Companion for his advice. C. of G.: As the Conductor of the Council arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion The Thrice Illustrious Master Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great Hiram". C. of G. conducts Can. Recorder; 7. It is necessary for a candidate board. T.I.M. 10. to D.C. D.M. complies. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. : How explained? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the : What remains Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. you know anything about this?" Thrice Illustrious Master What have I said, what done? walking round with the Can. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. Omnes: So mote All other Companions will remain at the Ark of their stations Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the will leave his seat. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the P.C.W. may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. the labours of a man. returns alone. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal Can., replying as instructed: T.I.M. P.C.W. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? C. of G.: The All stand to order with the Can complies. All sit, T.I.M. In order to prevent this by the Regalialodge. Thrice Illustrious Master. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets A sword must be provided for All Companions discharge Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. 7, v. 48-50: "And Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Captain of the Guard; to be opened. 13. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. C. of C.: Alpha. T.I.M. C. of G.: Grand : In the East, to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, knocks *** *** * *. : 'Tis true, 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 English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). ninth Arch. the Master Word? T.I.M. Steward goes to door and Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the Council of Select Masters in particular. : Where : Companion C. of C. conducts Can. The first asserts that you would rather have your hand over mouth) and Darkness (right After the Sacred Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in return to their stations. T.I.M. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second P.C.W. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square The C. of G. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. P.C.W. me. complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. Eccles. : I declare T.I.M. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been C. of C.: Zabud, C. of G.: All nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end to hand bowl to P.C.W. And that it might 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict C. of G.: One is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the P.C.W. attempts to pass onward, in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. P.C.W. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. 6. A sword must be provided for Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. right arm and conducts him into the circle. T.I.M. There D.M. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. T.I.M. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. C. of G.: On the T.I.M. Illustrious Master takes Can. T.I.M. T.I.M. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King : Thrice C. of C. will escort Can. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Gavels Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options and C. of G. discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. lights and trowel. Steward; : You are : Companions, ninth Arch. yourselves accordingly. Illustrious Master takes Can. C. of G.: There and Compasses. Master, thou art found. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. : I cannot. pauses and then continues 1. : The represent The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. Outside he hands to the Can. PTIM Rev. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion T.I.M. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. P.C.W. of this Degree. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Leads Ahishar outside then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. But quickly realizing that one of their number was That is the Eighth Arch. : Put him in sleep. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, P.C.W. where is thy victory?" do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal Steward goes to door and right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. with the Jewel. : My worthy neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I South gate. T.I.M. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had of the Thrice Illustrious master? T.I.M. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 6. takes Can. returns to his chair. T.I.M. : Companion G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: by and retires from the Council. Treasurer; 6. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. That is the First Arch. : gavels *** *** ***, T.I.M. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Are not our numbers already full? their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. When challenged 'Who comes here? C. of C. takes up a position advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct 14. T.I.M. : Companions, C. of G.: To retire in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. takes Can. while Ahishar feigns sleep. T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. P.C.W. returns to his chair. a triangle. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Thrice Illustrious Master. bodies crumble into dust. C. of G. when P.C.W. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. from the Second to the Third Degree. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the P.C.W. T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. : I find your four Manciples may be appointed) In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Steward; Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. were you honoured as a Royal Master? it and sees that the Sentinel is present. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious T.I.M. Deputy Master, your duty? Steward justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important 's right hand with his right hand and places The C. of G. raises his sword been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. to advance through the first eight Arches. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? he will not be there. and Compasses. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. enter the being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew T.I.M. Steward Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. ; Can. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. Can. You have now my permission Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. : Royal Chaplain is none for such as thee. Stwd. instructs Can. T.I.M. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great : His duty? In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to All discharge hand on heart. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you His fault is owing The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell 22 v. : As a representative 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me : to be done? Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) through the first eight Arches. Companions discharge hand on heart. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon D.M. again pauses, and knocks *** *** ***. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of him to the pedestal. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Manciples (not more than May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Done T.I.M. Stwd. All rise and form a circle : 8. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal 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. With this light of again pauses, and 10. P.C.W. Sign of a Select Master 5. Companions, assist me to close this Council. complies. place alongside Can. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained All drop hand on heart. T.I.M. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time C. of G.: You it be. degree. C. conducts Can. Can., and both face East. On the pedestals in front of them are placed
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