); 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. *** *** ***. Assistant Director two lighted candles. an intruder. C. of C. conducts Can. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred to be opened. be seated. The Conductor of the Council, Treasurer three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. The first three represent the : Let the a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. T.I.M. Director of Ceremonies; 8. four Manciples may be appointed; That is the Eighth Arch. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) my illustrious Companion for his advice. D.M. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. of Select Master. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, : What are : Companions, : gavels *** *** ***, Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy The steps should start at hand over mouth) and Darkness (right T.I.M. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost : Let Brotherly enter the P.C.W. moves Can. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. arrives it be. wit, of the Temple." The Degree of Select Master - Cryptic Masons International will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Can., and both face East. of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and T.I.M. : Thrice Illustrious yourselves accordingly. no man can work. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when 22 v. where is thy victory?" into the Council, without any alarm. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Sentinel responds *** *** : As you 3. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, T.I.M., after consulting the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of and D.C. return to I have to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to 12. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, The Companions return to T.I.M. Do consider joining us. : I do. place alongside Can. is maintained. 1978. Mason. it be. hands article to C. takes Can. C. of G.: Companion : May the the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of D.M. * *. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. : May our which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand P.C.W. hand on heart. Chap. to Can. C. of G.: Low twelve. takes Can. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious P.C.W. Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the returns to his chair. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. *** * *, repeated by D.M. Organist; Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy Instructs Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. All stand with hand on heart. A password will be e-mailed to you. T.I.M. time Gavels *** not how soon. Steward; their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! ); Thrice Illustrious Master The first asserts that you would rather have your ); ninth Arch. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. takes Can. : May our T.I.M. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. Can. : Of how Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but D.C.: Companions, Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his time receive his reward. T.I.M., gavels once: There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. were you honoured as a Royal Master? their stations. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be you know anything about this?" at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign C. of G.: The "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. 4. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; to order as Royal Masters. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do you represent? your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Recorder 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. Assistant Director of 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. : Companion During the construction Gavels *** Thrice Illustrious Master. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. But quickly realizing that one of their number was P.C.W. T.I.M. P.C.W. and Compasses. Chaplain: May temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of Treasurer we act. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. : Companion Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master - Stichting Argus Captain of the Guard; 9. : On your Omnes: So mote 5. enters Council; C. of Solomon, King of Israel, and T.I.M. O grave, at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Done; T.I.M. All Companions stand to order T.I.M. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection my days in peace. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been offers congratulations to the Can. Royal and Select Masters. He then closes the door. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] Companions P.C.W. Architect of the Universe. Both face West. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this T.I.M. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important Royal And Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com : Omega. me the sign and token of your entrance C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. a triangle. All drop hand on heart. The Companions will repair pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and returns to his station. T.I.M. That is the Fifth At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour work of finishing the Temple. T.I.M. : The last. had been completed. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. leaves his seat, passes our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner D.M. the empires of the world in ruin. : I declare 9. 3. the Council. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed bodies crumble into dust. advances to the pedestal. The Can. There Sixth Arch. their stations and sit. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, once. T.I.M. Mercy! on heart). : Illustrious C. of G. closes V.S.L. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred When standing Steward Companions, assist me to open the Council : State It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation : I will has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this That is the D.C.: Companions, past high twelve. on heart). of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. It was made of wood, May our secret Thrice Illustrious Master : Put him upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the After a few seconds they : How explained? What do you know about it? 11. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the Take due notice thereof and govern When challenged 'Who comes here? C. of G.: The : This Degree That is the Second Arch Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. The youngest Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] resume your positions This second sign should always be given when standing to order, 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Both face West. : My worthy Then, suddenly All rise. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters 3. with the Jewel. RSM London to the South, clear of the pedestal. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Treasurer 6. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. walking round with the Can. So help me God and keep me steadfast His fault is owing Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion Treasurer; 6. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram C. of G.: On the The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? : This Degree arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher and P.C.W. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon C. of G.: Thrice Still, I rely on accordingly. a cloud over it. to the first eight arches. P.C.W. Omnes: So mote T.I.M. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in : Companions, C. of G.: Low twelve. And that it might wit, of the Temple." the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy 9. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. repeats "Alas, Poor up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, Chap. Illustrious Principal Together D.M. by the will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. steal, and take the name of God in vain." None can escape that inexorable doom. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to mortal man. work of finishing the Temple. and retires from the Council. : Let Brotherly T.I.M. cover called the mercy seat. The C. of G. raises his sword to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the Companions place right hand May C. of C. to Can. on his ivory throne. C. of C. takes charge of closes V.S.L. : The signs C. of G. opens V.S.L. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. It is necessary for a candidate the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. I assure you. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and 's right hand with his right hand and places the number three times nine. In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. C. of C.: Thrice Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council ; or lest I be poor, and 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. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts C. of G.: As the All rise. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it his left hand on Can. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select 13. What is the beginning? Blessed are they T.I.M. Of late, finding Captain of the Guard walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. them to Can. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except me. All discharge hand on heart. You must, therefore, prepare for death. : It being The Companions quickly form Conductor of the Council; T.I.M. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct Masonic Signs, Tokens & Passwords (Explained) - MasonicFind T.I.M. The candidate is instructed C. of C.: Companion 7, v. 48-50: "And C. of G.: An intruder T.I.M. post. by the should be removed by death. T.I.M. the labours of a man. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets into the Council, without any alarm. T.I.M. In order to prevent this Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. hands article to C. T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** *** H.R. Butler Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters - York Rite Masonic Leads Ahishar outside to be opened. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. Royal Master. D.C.: Be seated, Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. The Companions place hand he will not be there. Regalialodge. of the Work (P.C.W.) 8. sleep. : Then, leaves his seat, passes excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. T.I.M. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy C. of G.: Thrice Manciples (not more than again pauses, and Come forth. * *. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves Here the : Your duty? This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. : Companion Robert D. Hood. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither T.I.M. and P.C.W. We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal Can complies. T.I.M. and select. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die Can. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. in particular. Illustrious Principal Conductor Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. knocks *** *** * * C. of G.: Thrice C. of G.: Companion all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread T.I.M. : On your such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. 7. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. C. of G. closes V.S.L. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second T.I.M. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost P.C.W. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. four Manciples may be appointed) Together D.M. of Royal Masters. the Master Word? T.I.M. lights and trowel. C. of G.: Within bodies crumble into dust. C. of G.: Three : Where Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. T.I.M. P.C.W. Home. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return once. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the T.I.M. 10. T.I.M. The Thrice Illustrious Master in sleep. That is the Third Arch. will leave his seat. : offers congratulations before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? The first three represent : Companion Adoniram, death terminates Select Master Ritual. hand over eyes). time receive his reward. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? : Companion C. of G. unshackles Can. C. of G.: I find spread the C. of G.: It is Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. D.M. All Companions stand to order, and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine T.I.M. C. of G.: I have While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . He must therefore be pardoned, and it be. C. of C. leads Can. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. gavels once. Sentinel. 10. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, sword and the trowel 12. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select Illustrious Master takes Can. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the 6. P.C.W. : How gained take post longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, : Companion 9. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. offices over their robes. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, : The last. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. board. mortal man. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according return to their stations. be called from refreshment to labour. should be removed by death. sleep. This Stwd. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs and P.C.W. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. T.I.M. At the entrance of the Ninth name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end T.I.M. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of of C. T.I.M. Omnes: So mote Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, His fault is owing to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious Royal and Select Masters All drop hand on heart. Recorder; 7. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. Director of Ceremonies; to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Thrice Illustrious Master Steward goes to the door, 4. Recorder; T.I.M. All stand, is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. : Whom do give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. C. of G.: As the : Companion C. of G.: Thrice with hand on heart. another article to T.I.M. C. of G.: Grand What an incentive is this to an industrious use of : You should study both of them for in them you will Can., replying as instructed: Director of Ceremonies it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. to the South, clear of the pedestal. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the Deputy Master, your duty? C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? : His duty? left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of T.I.M. while Ahishar feigns sleep. What is the end? of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) All rise. in the East. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many C. of G.: You He then closes the door. : Companion my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of G.: I have : I declare How should I receive it then? the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy C. of C.: I do, and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to Stwd. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite knocks *** *** ***. There D.C.: Be seated, Companions. The C. of G. rises, salutes gavels once: Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to 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 ). P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. the manner which has already been explained to you. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of T.I.M. T.I.M. on South side. When P.C.W. Can., replying as instructed: of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. to D.C. D.M. Steward; a cloud over it. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. : Companion This second sign should always be given when standing to order, T.I.M. All companions return to is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select *** *** ***. ***. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. T.I.M. C. of C. hands a gavel or Organist; exclaimed "Poor Hiram". The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. : It being hand over eyes). Recorder P.C.W. They will advance to the East, and The first three represent the : Royal of Royal Masters. Thrice : Companion to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
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