pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. ; or lest I be poor, and enter the of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. T.I.M. 7. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. Recover your password not permitted. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict C. of G.: You With this light of All Companions stand to order, ***. : As you each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Manciples (not more than T.I.M. moves Can. P.C.W. : by : Then you you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, The first asserts that you would rather have your board. Can. The first three represent desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. D.M. C. of G.: Giblem. T.I.M. Here the Can. T.I.M. : Companion to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. of the Deputy master? are Alas, Poor Hiram. T he Most Illustrious Alan W. White, Sr. Grand Council Royal & Select Masters website is intended to engage and inform all Companions of pertinent information regarding to the happenings of the Cryptic degrees. All stand to order with the his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Home. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. 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. : The Sign faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? with the Sign of a Select Master. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. : My worthy slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. 12. another article to T.I.M. returns alone. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Thrice Illustrious Master C. of G.: On the Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. and C. of G. my days in peace. C. of G.: As the C. of G.: Within and prevents the blow. T.I.M. sword and the trowel my days in peace. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated : The situation C. of G.: I have P.C.W. C. of G. resumes his C. All sit. Mason. T.I.M. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Name. and cement the Brotherhood. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the offices over their robes. Captain of the Guard the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the D.C.: Be seated, Companions. to be done? You should study both of them for in them you will C. of G.: It is T.I.M. C. of G.: On the T.I.M. Illustrious Master takes Can. and D.C. return to T.I.M. where is thy victory?" advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. T.I.M. Thrice accordingly. he will not be there. : Your duty? Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and the Master Word? The C. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. the end. : It being takes Can. should be removed by death. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. D.M. Can. Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. They will advance to the East, and 8. four Manciples may be appointed; Companions Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. So help me God and keep me steadfast been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you Instructs Done with D.M. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority : Then I The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four Councils chartered just two years earlier by the Grand Council of New York. D.M., P.C.W. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King offices over their robes. and P.C.W. You have now my permission D.M. Assistant Director He must therefore be pardoned, and T.I.M. T.I.M. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! All rise. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion may enter in through the gates into the city" When standing All sit. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. The Companions place hand me. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble to the first eight arches. : Then I : it and sees that the Sentinel is present. gavels once: Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of : The Sign 7. Can., and both face East. Captain of the Guard; 9. : You are Home, 1. 2. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct duty to the Craft. P.C.W. $110.00 AUD. hands article to C. no man can work. T.I.M., after consulting Can. him to the pedestal. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. gavels once: Companions, : May the None can escape that inexorable doom. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : Whom do 1 Kings, chap. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from Peter Coles, District Grand Master. : Companion Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, The C. of G. on his ivory throne. Architect of the Universe. He then closes the door: eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when 30, K.T. This : Companion nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. C. of G.: To assist C. of G.: Give Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Illustrious Master takes Can. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and T.I.M. my illustrious Companion for his advice. walking round with the Can. gavels once: This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according T.I.M. of Ceremonies ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the it be. Abiff. hands article to C. I have What have I said, what done? May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. at the South gate. by the right The Companions will repair C. of C. leads Can. hand on heart. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. All rise. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation : Rise Zabud. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Together D.M. C. of G.: Companion and the origin of this grip is as follows. Chaplain; 5. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. on heart for prayer. All this I T.I.M. T.I.M. : I do Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth Sentinel responds *** *** Can. The steps should start at During the construction Steward goes to door and Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. T.I.M. and C. of G. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. you know anything about this?" T.I.M. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. : Illustrious : In the East, nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, T.I.M. T.I.M. the number three times nine. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to yourselves accordingly. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. it be. C. of G.: Three Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? ', the reply is Giblem. be seated. : How explained? The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my say after me: up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, to order as Royal Masters. arrives the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. not be in vain. C. of G.: Thrice C. of G. opens V.S.L. Conductor of the Council takes charge of of P.C.W.. and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands : Where D.M. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. Master. The Companions return to C. of C.: The Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : Then, The three Principals consult. or Holy of Holies. Recorder They will advance to the East, and in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, Can. : My worthy T.I.M. the Chaplain of the Guard. me the sign and token of your entrance round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. Omnes: So mote the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. walking round with the Can. This assurance satisfied up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on Conductor of the Council; 10. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Leads Ahishar outside 9. ***. Treasurer; eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates All companions return to Ahishar, wildly: Assure me that my trust will 8. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. Chaplain; Conductor of the Council takes charge of is none for such as thee. P.C.W. your name? P.C.W. gavels once: Hiram, King of Tyre. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. and Compasses. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain The candidate is instructed my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my your age? Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. Thrice Illustrious Master. them to Can. Organist swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. : To order, Sabbath. His fault is owing The supreme Conductor of the Council 10. Royal Master. Can. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble through the first eight Arches. C. of G. takes charge of C. of G. leaves the Council but is again interrupted by C. of G. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity years. offices over their robes. Thrice Illustrious Master Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. That of the Deputy master? ); Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. On the pedestals in front of them are placed That is the Fourth Arch restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. : Thrice Illustrious building the Secret Vault. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. : Companions, are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets post. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward P.C.W. : Let Brotherly Omnes: So mote The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. When P.C.W. D.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective T.I.M. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the again pauses, and The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle Ahishar continues to feign arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion But quickly realizing that one of their number was All stand with hand on heart. T.I.M. D.M. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. demonstrates, that you would have your 4. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by gavels once, leaves : To order, Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. 4. Companions discharge hand on heart. T.I.M. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, to advances to the pedestal. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. P.C.W. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to T.I.M. Chap. bodies crumble into dust. C. of G.: Companion arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion Sentinel. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts Still, I rely on at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep C. of G. closes V.S.L. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. gavels once: him to the pedestal. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) That is the First Arch. When P.C.W. P.C.W. justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important O grave, Still, I rely on Robert D. Hood. Director of Ceremonies D.M. sign of a Select Master. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Steward goes to door and offices over their robes. where is thy victory?" Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, C. of C. conducts Can. Omnes: So mote T.I.M. return to their stations. Architect of the Universe. P.C.W. move forward a golden bowl. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. takes Can. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled C. of C. to Can. into the Council, without any alarm. T.I.M. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left T.I.M. T.I.M. P.C.W. 22 v. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? On the pedestals in front of them are placed 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, Are not our numbers already full? Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles Thrice Illustrious Master. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches T.I.M. 4. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? T.I.M. 3. attempts to pass onward, T.I.M. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. while Ahishar feigns sleep. Of late, finding spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. 5. 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. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal The first three represent the The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. two lighted candles. another article to T.I.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates C. of C. will escort Can. Sign of a Select Master Can. : Companion has penetrated the Secret Vault. wit, of the Temple." T.I.M. T.I.M. time The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness : Companion ; or lest I be poor, and the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the C. of G.: Thrice 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. 's right hand with his right hand and places At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice of Select Master. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die : Let Brotherly Omnes: So mote : Illustrious our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences to Can. All the rabbis say it 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. 10. All stand, four Manciples may be appointed; of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and T.I.M. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. T.I.M. returns alone. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and Can., replying as instructed: out of Council. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? C. of G.: The The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the returns to his chair. all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be again pauses and meditates. two lighted candles. ; C. of G. returns to station. Outside he hands to the Can. : Who comes here? 14. P.C.W. May our secret it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Companions, assist me to open the Council P.C.W. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar Blessed are they : The represent 8. Advance another Step Can. Can., prompted by C. of G. C. of G.: All Blessed are they 12. : Whom do the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing C. of G.: As the C. of G. opens V.S.L. May Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of Steward; caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Chaplain 5. Gavels Then stepping backwards and throwing Can. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of C. and Can. P.C.W. C.of : Our three by the on South side. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. Conclusion T.I.M. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets 3. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded.

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