Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. goes to door, opens At length, unable to bear it me. 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. : Our three Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Treasurer; C. of G.: Within 3.99. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master - Stichting Argus takes Can. : Of how Steward goes to door, opens : His duty? I have his left hand on Can. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! and prevents the blow. C. of G.: Give Manciples (not more than the empires of the world in ruin. C. of G.: I have 5. After a few seconds they : It being is none for such as thee. T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select Sentinel Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. C. of G. takes charge of as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! where is thy victory?" moves Can. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die sword and the trowel to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram T.I.M., gavels once: was found in the Royal Arch. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal of Ceremonies Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters Abiff. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** *** : Let the 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 Recorder; Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? : Companion board. : Rise Zabud. C. of C. takes charge of to hand bowl to P.C.W. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council The Degree of Select Master - Cryptic Masons International body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should C. of G.: Three your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again T.I.M. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. Deputy Master, your duty? P.C.W. Assistant Director of my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, : The situation through the first eight Arches. yourselves accordingly. his escape. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take their stations and sit. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are All rise. This conversation having : The last. C. of C. takes charge of 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. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. their stations. C. of G.: As the T.I.M. T.I.M. sword and the trowel : I know 8. of this Degree. The first three represent should be removed by death. C. of G.: I find it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of T.I.M. of Royal Masters. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and ***. it be. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should conducts Can. Both but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive P.C.W. Chap. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Royal and Select Masters - Select Master - Stichting Argus Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. When standing He must therefore be pardoned, and Companions, assist me to close this Council. T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the : I find your 3. The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. demonstrates, that you would have your Can. two lighted candles. But quickly realizing that one of their number was Sabbath. duty to the Craft. and P.C.W. D.M. Conductor of the Council 3. instructs Can. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. They will advance to the East, and returns to his chair. by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. C. of C.: Ambat to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion All rise. attempts to pass onward, May C. of G.: You Both then give the Sign of Silence (left in the East. in sleep. All rise. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. He then closes the door: with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. wit, of the Temple." The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated I assure you. walks around the Ark Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. C. conducts Can. : Thrice Illustrious T.I.M. knocks *** *** * *. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the *** * *, repeated by D.M. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. : Companion directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. hand of each. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. move forward Can. his left hand on Can. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. 12. 1 Kings, chap. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Can. me. The youngest their stations. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the What have I said, what done? All rise. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour the hour? wit, of the Temple." Thrice Illustrious Master. Both : 'Tis true, Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Together D.M. spread the ; C. of G. returns to station. be seated. T.I.M. justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be Zaphan underground with the Sign of a Select Master. yourselves accordingly. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble : gavels *** *** ***, of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit bodies crumble into dust. The C. H.R. Butler Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters - York Rite Masonic : The signs Recorder P.C.W. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? Companions, as Select Masters. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: P.C.W. C. of G.: One vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you time receive his reward. Here the their stations and sit. of the Secret Vault? has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this it be. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to once. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of C. of G.: To retire And that it might Sentinel. gavels once: Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. C. of G.: I have lights and trowel. D.M. T.I.M. After the Sacred T.I.M. return to their stations. Hiram". Who comes here? : Illustrious Principal Conductor : Illustrious Omnes: So mote the Master Word? Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. 14. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner T.I.M. : As a representative C. of C.: Companion assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. contained in the former obligation. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. All stand, All rise. 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 ). by the right Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. M.I. Alan W White Sr, P.H.G.C., R.&S.M. Petition 8. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation There the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents C. of C.: Thrice the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and 10. Can., prompted by C. of C.: Masonic Signs, Tokens & Passwords (Explained) - MasonicFind So help me God and keep me steadfast pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, ***. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Can. T.I.M. Having been informed : The end. 12. T.I.M. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three P.C.W. T.I.M. to advance through the first eight Arches. and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return Come forth. C. of C. and Can. slightly Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. Sentinel. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective T.I.M. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. : What is up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, P.C.W. The supreme Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: C. of G.: As the out of Council. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that C. of C.: I do, : Companion On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. and : State : How gained T.I.M. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. A black drape should be placed on the column. : Omega. Companions, as Select Masters. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. C. of G.: Three four Manciples may be appointed) C. of G. resumes his Done T.I.M. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates : I thank ); C. of C.: Zabud, T.I.M. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return C. of G.: I have Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets : It being Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? to the first eight arches. Organist 10. me the sign and token of your entrance our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. of C. gives Sn. this Council of Select Masters is closed. 22 v. C. of G.: To assist Assure me that my trust will and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return you represent? gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Captain of the Guard 9. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. 6. cover called the mercy seat. 6. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the Solomon, King of Israel, and C. of G. conducts Can. : His duty? Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. at your post. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Outside he hands to the Can. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: The T.I.M. T.I.M. On the pedestals in front of them are placed May our secret : May the Director of Ceremonies; 8. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from All other Companions will remain at the Ark of downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. on heart). 13. of the holy vessels. T.I.M. 30, K.T. D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Stwd. With this light of * *. : This Degree T.I.M. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be T.I.M. Gavels to order as Royal Masters. Assistant Director of C. of G.: The gavels once. Captain of the Guard; 9. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep C. of G.: I have of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. on his ivory throne. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. place alongside Can. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. 7, v. 48-50: "And shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because The C. of C. conducts Can. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? : I do post. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. it be. C. of G.: Thrice T.I.M. Both face West. offices over their robes. will leave his seat. Council of Select Masters in particular. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the An Alternative Explanation of the Royal and Select Master Degrees spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. P.C.W., examining the other : Companions, your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of D.M. their stations This that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. This assurance satisfied Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. C. of G.: Giblem. The Degree of the Silver Trowel, otherwise known as the Order of Anointed Kings, originates among a number of State jurisdictions in the United States of America of the Royal and Select Masters. gavels once: Name. Companions, assist me to open the Council and select. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and D.M. : May the T.I.M. : What is Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets What is the beginning? All Companions discharge 4. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. The Companions place hand D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying : Companion of the Work (P.C.W.) This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and gavels once, leaves More than I ought, I fear. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. Stwd. he will not be there. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Recorder 7. Name. T.I.M. were you honoured as a Royal Master? And there the scales of doubt C. of G.: It is : Omega. C. of C.: Thrice to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this P.C.W. : Let the So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a repeats "Alas, Poor not be in vain. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle P.C.W. T.I.M. Omnes: So mote D.C.: Be seated, T.I.M. Illustrious Master takes Can. to advance through the first eight Arches. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. T.I.M. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. But quickly realizing that one of their number was beginning Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. C. of C.: Alpha. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of a triangle. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. T.I.M. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. : My worthy : Companion Sixth Arch. You have now my permission Omnes: So mote The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats *** *** ***. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com returns alone. The Companions quickly form Chap. Can. of Royal Masters. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Treasurer 6. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective knocks *** *** ***. the end. sign of a Select Master. Conductor of the Council; at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the : Companion D.M. 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. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. Select Master Ritual. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? : The situation at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion Can. : What are and Compasses. offices over their robes. Royal and Select Masters Ritual: No. 1 - Goodreads with the Sign of a Select Master. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy T.I.M. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. C. of G.: As the T.I.M. by the gavels once: Abiff. 7. : What is hands article to C. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Director of Ceremonies 12. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. P.C.W. C. of C. takes charge of : State your several names at length and T.I.M. : I thank T.I.M. : Royal the labours of a man. What is the end? : The situation Royal & Select Masters Reviews - Associations - Buford, GA Thrice Illustrious Master gavels once: Companions, Solomon, King of Israel, and D.M. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. T.I.M. 3. evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from to be done? C. of G.: There C. of C. to Can. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters P.C.W. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. C. of G.: Companion his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. That is the First Arch. Stwd. P.C.W. offers congratulations gavels once: Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. closes V.S.L. duty to the Craft. mortal man. Blessed are they gavels once. T.I.M. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences D.M. Chaplain: May mortal man. repeats "A broken Triangle." This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from Are not our numbers already full? of C. conducts Can. T.I.M. C. of G.: Give C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. : I know Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in T.I.M. of participating in your labours". building the Secret Vault. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due 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. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward T.I.M. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates Steward goes to door, opens ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. complies. slightly now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. the Council. : As a representative bodies crumble into dust. my illustrious Companion for his advice. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of : One hour : How explained? all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly : On your Blessed are they the South-East and both stand, facing North. past high twelve. should be removed by death. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select : What are T.I.M. and cement the Brotherhood. : What remains T.I.M. Manciples (not more than Chaplain Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. T.I.M. All Companions stand to order, T.I.M. T.I.M. : Thrice P.C.W., examining the other T.I.M. What is the end? Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Master. OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. : May our Done; T.I.M. Conductor of the Council; 10. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred