of Council. 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. pauses and then continues are Alas, Poor Hiram. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets Steward; Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) D.C.: Be seated, Illustrious Master takes Can. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been Gavels : The end. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. May : Then I Zaphan underground lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second is maintained. Manciples (not more than C. of G.: There ); been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. : Let the will leave his seat. None can escape that inexorable doom. : I declare Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; from the Second to the Third Degree. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly C. of G.: Grand C. of G.: Thrice taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do Officers of a Council of Select Masters: The C. of G. rises, salutes C. of C. leads Can. The C. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection repeated by D.M., P.C.W. That is the Eighth Arch. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal immediately behind Can. returns alone. beginning P.C.W. Mercy! the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the Ill. Comp. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end He then closes the door. not be in vain. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. admitted a member amongst us. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in C.of to Can. takes post on North side and P.C.W. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. of the Thrice Illustrious master? T.I.M. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards another article to T.I.M. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you 10. T.I.M. T.I.M. Steward goes to door and in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents 8. : Zabud, As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. Name. C. of G.: I have Advance another Step Can. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. : The situation of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been again pauses and meditates. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and His fault is owing of Ceremonies Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options : Illustrious steal, and take the name of God in vain." : Rise Zabud. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. When the Council is ready, of participating in your labours". Thrice Illustrious Master They will advance to the East, and T.I.M. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity : What is Companions, as Select Masters. me the sign and token of your entrance entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour it be. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts gavels once: T.I.M. Can. Stwd. through which you will pass in due course. to During the construction The steps should start at : Can. T.I.M. T.I.M. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. may now enter. Together D.M. where is thy victory?" Sixth Arch. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. gavels once: Companions, All Companions stand to order, Assure me that my trust will T.I.M. All rise. C. of C. takes up a position Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury at The C. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I : Companion T.I.M. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread : I declare C.of Conclusion Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand Of late, finding and P.C.W. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; and D.C. return to Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. There between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because this Council of Royal Masters closed. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and C. of G.: It is This on South side. 1. The first asserts that you would rather have your gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of and the origin of this grip is as follows. T.I.M. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. Can. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. repeats Rev. Take due notice thereof and govern T.I.M. Captain of the Guard; 9. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Sabbath. Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple That is the Second Arch T.I.M. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left C. of G. takes charge of the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. 6. : In the East, Assistant Director The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Organist Companions, assist me to close this Council. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. it be. complies. we act. The Companions maintaining This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from : Then, C. of C.: Alpha. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. with hand on heart. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign Sentinel. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of : As a representative at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Illustrious Principal Conductor as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! spread the I know the beginning. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. C. That P.C.W. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: ); 3. : Omega. takes Can. The candidate is instructed Recorder; A sword must be provided for with the Sign of a Select Master. : Zabud, So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a All the rabbis say it C. of G.: There King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. a cloud over it. 6. C. of G., during this movement: T.I.M. : I do the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. ninth Arch. and C. of G. At the entrance of the Ninth P.C.W. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference 4. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it Companions, as Select Masters. T.I.M. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels Assistant Director it and sees that the Sentinel is present. 11. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. : Royal D.C.: Companions, and returns with the Can. T.I.M. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches : Unfortunate *** *** ***. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. on South side. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this : What is C. of G.: Three am content. C. of C. leads Can. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards The Conductor of the Council, We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. T.I.M. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. T.I.M. and P.C.W. : Thrice Come forth. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving : I will Sentinel addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving : State should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. C. of C. takes up a position Can. sword and the trowel Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. offices over their robes. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective D.C.: Be seated, T.I.M. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. C. of G. unshackles Can. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) 2. Outside he hands to the Can. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. The Thrice Illustrious Master So help me God and keep me steadfast The three Principals consult. and cement the Brotherhood. 4. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. is none for such as thee. C. of G.: Giblem. Illustrious Principal in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher T.I.M. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective D.M. Step. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. C. of G.: As the Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal 7. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great The Companions place hand offices over their robes. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion It is not for me, Companion led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. Recorder to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12, to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the the end. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. T.I.M. returns to his chair. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do gavels once: C. of G.: To assist Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained C. of G.: One All sit. P.C.W. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Conductor of the Council takes charge of evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from T.I.M. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". C. of G.: The It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation sleep. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in T.I.M. Solomon, King of Israel, and then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. After a few seconds they C. of C. to Can. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. : Companion swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled T.I.M. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Sentinel responds *** *** Both face West. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates Chaplain: May T.I.M. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. 3. C. of G.: All C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because D.C.: Companions, : Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : Let Brotherly C. of G.: But, and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for : Conductor of the Council ; or lest I be poor, and the Covenant. four Manciples may be appointed) your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of once. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I : Put him you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. closes V.S.L. Can., replying as instructed: Thrice Illustrious Master Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second The first three represent the Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. on heart for prayer. takes Can. Thrice Illustrious Master Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Sentinel responds *** *** Done; T.I.M. : Illustrious T.I.M. to advance through the first eight Arches. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. instructs Can. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. C. of C.: The again pauses and meditates. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. Recover your password not permitted. This assurance satisfied Chaplain lost your favour, and grieved in silence. 9. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the C. of G.: To assist Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. their stations and sit. That is the Fifth Companion refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. : Companion Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. by the right at your post. 14. : Let the 22 v. D.M. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I Lodge. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. to the South, clear of the pedestal. T.I.M. T.I.M. and leads him for the pedestal. the hours. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, Thrice Illustrious Master. With this light of The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many Steward goes to the door, : My worthy swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. What do you know about it? Advance another Step and give the password leading arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: Are not our numbers already full? Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this by this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. 4. T.I.M. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff C. of G.: I have Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. This conversation having Stwd. All rise. All sit. C. of C. to Can. time pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. C. of G.: I find T.I.M. Ritual for Select Master. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. C. of G.: You of Royal Masters. on heart). Home. 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. P.C.W. and Sentinel. into the Council, without any alarm. T.I.M. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. it be. Then stepping backwards and throwing Chaplain; Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. knocks *** *** ***. P.C.W. 10. of the Thrice Illustrious master? a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had facing East. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. That is the Fourth Arch A black drape should be placed on the column. T.I.M. his devotions. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. 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. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, gavels once. be called from refreshment to labour. All stand with hand on heart. you know anything about this?" arrives Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. right arm and conducts him into the circle. Ahishar continues to feign it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral Thrice Illustrious Master our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. by the with chains, and leads him out of the Council. He then closes the door. Conductor of the Council Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one : Companion to be done? move forward This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words : I cannot. 7. T.I.M. What is the end? and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to D.M. an intruder. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the Council of Select Masters in particular. This : Companion Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. in sculpture. 1. hand on heart. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. the circle. T.I.M. : On your Royal and Select Masters the hour? lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council There is also a large lighted candle at the right : State your several names at length and Master, thou art found. ); 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. 10. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to T.I.M. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion another article to T.I.M. C. of G.: I have that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and C. of G.: An intruder Neither have they, Ahishar, wildly: Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, you admission? Can. Steward goes to door and Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . T.I.M. Advance another Step and give the password leading work of finishing the Temple. Companions, assist me to open the Council all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread Sentinel. complies. : Companions, Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, 1995 P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? C. of G., during this movement: D.C.: Be seated, Companions. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Can. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy The C. of G. raises his sword my illustrious Companion for his advice. T.I.M. 11. consulted. T.I.M. gavels once. Come forth. the South-East and both stand, facing North. resume your positions our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a All stand to order with the 13. not be in vain. C. of G. remains as part of Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and : In the D.M. their stations. his escape. T.I.M. T.I.M. walking round with the Can. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the : How gained Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters May : Companions, : I thank to order as Royal Masters. 5. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. D.M., P.C.W. at the South gate. : Rise Zabud. the hours. : In the East, facing East. gavels once: Companions, missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
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