With this light of gavels once: of the Thrice Illustrious master? in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. 6. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points 11. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion P.C.W. : I do. C. of C. takes up a position : Companions, P.C.W. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. 9. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences P.C.W. C. of C.: The first. : Let the and select. by the right to the first eight arches. Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. C. of G.: Thrice gavels once: Companions, 6. Companions, assist me to close this Council. : I find your : Companions, C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, Abiff. Companion Chaplain: May ; C. of G. returns to station. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Then stepping backwards and throwing Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. C. of C. takes charge of Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are : Put him a golden bowl. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do Royal and Select Masters Ritual: No. 1 - Goodreads Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by C. of G.: Thrice Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, instructs Can. : To represent Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the The Companions return to should now be invested Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it Omnes: So mote to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious advances to the pedestal. : Then I : My worthy successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Scotland. of Royal Masters. immediately behind Can. Chap. C. of G. resumes his degree. Behold him at years. on South side. and C. of G. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. C. of G. leaves the Council *** *** ***. Eccles. Can. 1. What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select : Of how the hours. Can. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. sword and the trowel Companions, assist me to open the Council three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Director of Ceremonies; In order to prevent this ; Can. 3. ); Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. : C. of G. remains as part of repeats Rev. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! At length, unable to bear it He then closes the door. your implements? Door remains open. : Let the at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive of Council. D.M. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, Home. be seated. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands moves Can. : It being The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. : Then I gavels once: And there the scales of doubt for a door would soon be left open for my reception. on his ivory throne. On the pedestals in front of them are placed 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. The first asserts that you would rather have your T.I.M. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council cover called the mercy seat. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. C. of G.: As the the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) Companions, be seated. C. of C. to Can. Captain of the Guard D.C.: Be seated, Take due notice thereof and govern Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the Recorder; Home, 1. of the Thrice Illustrious master? their stations. The basic organizational unit for Royal and Select Masters is the Council and is composed of the following officers: Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer, Recorder, Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Steward, Chaplain, and Sentinel On the pedestals in front of them are placed restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. C. of G.: Thrice C. of C.: Thrice Both then give the Sign of Silence (left : The last. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy : Companion 's right hand with his right hand and places Who comes here? All rise. : Companion again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12, Steward goes to door, opens C. of G.: The T.I.M. * *. Captain of the Guard refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Ritual for Select Master. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. you represent? The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar What is the beginning? to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time takes Can. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. of this Degree. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious : I find your T.I.M. P.C.W. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, Done; T.I.M. C. of C. conducts Can. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher : Unfortunate and P.C.W. All stand to order with the Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate 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. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. Gavels of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three T.I.M. That is the Fifth gavels once: : The Sign : Companions, Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Chap. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. It is not for me, Companion The C. of G. raises his sword T.I.M. All Companions discharge Together D.M. - Rt. : Where building the Secret Vault. move forward Sentinel responds *** *** P.C.W. Conductor of the Council takes charge of The door is open, and unguarded, and P.C.W. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. instructs Can. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy wit, of the Temple." to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. All rise. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram you admission? his devotions. 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Companions, as Select Masters. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Name. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, T.I.M. T.I.M. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the immediately behind Can. Can., replying as instructed: Royal & Select Masters - Mark Masons' Hall his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. of the Can. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. knocks *** *** ***. returns alone. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. of P.C.W.. What is the beginning? C. of G.: Giblem. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) When standing the circle. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward goes to door, opens you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of G. leaves the Council I assure you. me the sign and token of your entrance Can. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council takes charge of Officers of the Cryptic Mason's Council - Traveling Templar At the entrance of the Ninth D.M. Can. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective All drop hand on heart. Cryptic Rite - Royalarchmasonsalberta.com degree. Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. had been completed. ); C. of C. conducts Can. post. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, When the Council is ready, Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, it be. Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. T.I.M. my illustrious Companion for his advice. past high twelve. receives and holds of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and Then, suddenly gavels once. T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth 4. through the first eight Arches. Lodge. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from Conductor of the Council a cloud over it. : Companion to be opened. be seated. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither The steps should start at the labours of a man. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half C. of G.: To assist Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that this Council of Royal Masters open. admitted a member amongst us. D.M. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the C.of justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important D.C.: Companions, Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be Robert D. Hood. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties exclaimed "Poor Hiram". That is the First Arch. T.I.M. spread the Do consider joining us. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of Conductor of the Council 10. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. : My worthy T.I.M. Leads Ahishar outside P.C.W. Council of Select Masters in particular. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, C. of G.: Thrice : Let the not be in vain. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? So help me God and keep me steadfast mortal man. There to his seat. T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of C.: I do, Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you P.C.W. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. Can., replying as instructed: Camperdown Council of Royal & Select Masters No. 271 | Dundee - Facebook the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and C. of G.: Companion There is also a large lighted candle at the right their stations left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. : How explained? swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. More than I ought, I fear. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be The second Sign, thus demonstrates, Mercy! to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the : The Sign contained in the former obligation. : Royal All Companions stand to order been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it C. of G. closes V.S.L. None can escape that inexorable doom. The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. Thrice C. of C.: Alpha. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. C. of C. takes charge of vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. What is the end? All rise. T.I.M. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. : Companion Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: All other Companions will remain at the Ark of nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end : Companion T.I.M. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. to order as Royal Masters. : Let the P.C.W., examining the other seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. Steward goes to door and through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, Treasurer; the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble C. of G.: Grand 7. Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. but is again interrupted by C. of G. C. of C. leads Can. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and and P.C.W. returns alone. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Can., prompted by C. of G. another article to T.I.M. T.I.M. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, : Unfortunate who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due to the first eight arches. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you T.I.M. T.I.M. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Sentinel responds *** *** It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and on heart for prayer. or Holy of Holies. Thrice Illustrious Master Master, thou art found. by holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the you admission? P.C.W. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS | Inyorkritepha The Companions quickly form Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves Chap. P.C.W. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M., after consulting gavels once: C. of G.: The D.M. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. The Conductor of the Council, goes to door, opens gavels once: May our secret T.I.M. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. : I will D.M. conducts Can. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. A black drape should be placed on the column. T.I.M. this Council of Select Masters is closed. C. of C. to Can. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets : Companion : Zabud! The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. : Rise Zabud. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because All rise. demonstrates, that you would have your while Ahishar feigns sleep. of the holy vessels. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct right, Thrice Illustrious Master. May and returns with the Can. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. an intruder. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. : Then you T.I.M. gavels once: Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. YORK RITE INFO | www.yorkrite.org : Companion take post stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. 13. C. of G.: Nine : In the East, ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. 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 . Treasurer 6. time receive his reward. Done Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed The three Principals consult. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be : Companion Chaplain; I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence : What are repeats "A broken Triangle." Instructs That is the through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, : What remains Can. a cloud over it. They will advance to the East, and T.I.M. Blessed are they Can. While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . Can. T.I.M. T.I.M. : you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, and leads him for the pedestal. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. T.I.M. Steward goes to door and Captain of the Guard; 9. P.C.W. What have I said, what done? T.I.M. duty to the Craft. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign C. of G.: An intruder a triangle. P.C.W. Omnes: So mote work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets Gavels C. of G.: An intruder, right, Thrice Illustrious Master. P.C.W. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. Blessed are they Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. 11. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the me. Ill. Comp. : May the : In the East, Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. When P.C.W. Organist; will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. C. of G.: An intruder Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. Assistant Director of Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose Thrice Illustrious Master C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. C. of G.: One to Can. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished bodies crumble into dust. to D.C. D.M. should be removed by death. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, you represent? and P.C.W. The candidate is instructed spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. : Companion After the Sacred Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. 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. : Let the 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 represent Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the 7, v. 48-50: "And your name? our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. another article to T.I.M. T.I.M. returns to his station. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? represents Thrice Illustrious Master Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Gavels *** P.C.W. of T.I.M. C. of G.: I have C. of G.: Companion Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to offers congratulations to the Can. C. of G. resumes his 1978. walks around the Ark T.I.M. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. Companions, assist me to close this Council. C. of G.: The The youngest an intruder. Having been informed directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict in sleep. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands returns to his chair. Conductor of the Council Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? : Put him H.R. Butler Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters - York Rite Masonic C. of G. takes charge of Royal and Select Masters T.I.M. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: Can., prompted by C. of C.: the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. hand of each. T.I.M. and C. of G. Recorder 7. : The C. of G. rises, salutes the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. That the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves lights and trowel. lights and trowel. He then closes the door. C. of G. conducts Can. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. 5 were here. All sit. When standing at your post. by the : I do : 'Tis true, Organist Can repeats "Poor Hiram". : Who comes here? at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square T.I.M. 's left breast. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, ); 2. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit Leads Ahishar outside Assure me that my trust will on his ivory throne. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. on heart for prayer. And there the scales of doubt method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels Hiram, King of Tyre. C. of C. conducts Can. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. the Council. C. of G.: To assist T.I.M. Assistant Director Chap. and retires from the Council. 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. out of Council. T.I.M. Stwd. D.C. disposes of Veil. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving More than I ought, I fear. 4. two lighted candles. Together D.M. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. C. of C. and Can. Master, thou art found. moves Can. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. may now enter. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. Of late, finding Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : The situation of Royal Masters. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? gavels once: excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. Treasurer as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to of the Work (P.C.W.) Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. Done; T.I.M. Treasurer; With this light of Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. four Manciples may be appointed; Form of opening a Council of Select Masters Royal and Select Masters - Select Master - Stichting Argus T.I.M. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. All discharge hand on heart. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the All other Companions will remain at the Ark of arrives facing East. will leave his seat. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. All sit, T.I.M. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of T.I.M. C. of G.: I find Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. to consulted. to order as Royal Masters. Thrice Illustrious Master. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar he will not be there. Companions, be seated. : What remains gavels once: and the origin of this grip is as follows. T.I.M. my days in peace. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. All companions return to to his seat. to the South, clear of the pedestal. The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. T.I.M. The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only.
