: Companion
: Let the
bodies crumble into dust. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. 11. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters
: Companion
C. of G. closes V.S.L. Eccles. *** *** ***. : I know
to an imprudent remark of your own. After a few seconds they
with D.M. he will not be there. Can. steal, and take the name of God in vain." lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
sword and the trowel
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. gavels once:
I have
on South side. time receive his reward. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards
returns to his chair. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. 5. right arm and conducts him into the circle. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
: How explained? you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority
and prevents the blow. : You are
C. of G.: An intruder
of the Secret Vault? C. of G. opens V.S.L. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) their stations
and Compasses. T.I.M. 6. 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. takes post on North side and P.C.W. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. T.I.M. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. : I declare
the Master Word? Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. Door remains open. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the
missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
ninth Arch. complete the circle. Stwd. Take due notice thereof and govern
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the
attempts to pass onward,
take post
: To order,
the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
:
ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
All sit, T.I.M. Sabbath.
C. of G.: Companion
All stand,
Treasurer
1 Kings, chap. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. the hour? Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
C. of G. conducts Can. : Companion
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
T.I.M. four Manciples may be appointed)
C. of C. takes up a position
Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. May our secret
two lighted candles. T.I.M. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
T.I.M. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Robert D. Hood. T.I.M. But quickly realizing that one of their number was
Chap. Master. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
through which you will pass in due course. to D.C. D.M. the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
to advance through the first eight Arches. All discharge hand on heart. He then closes the door:
Steward goes to the door,
are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. the Covenant. am content. Ritual for Select Master. duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you
4. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except
Officers of a Council of Royal Masters:
To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. : What is
D.M. The Thrice Illustrious Master
to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
Manciples (not more than
All rise and form a circle
the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble
Sentinel responds *** ***
T.I.M. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. C. of G. leaves the Council
moves Can. Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master
: The last. What is the end? T.I.M. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
D.M. and P.C.W. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Who comes here? to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. to Can. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. T.I.M. and P.C.W. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
Steward
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. Here the
: Unfortunate
of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
When P.C.W. 4. move forward
C. of G.: Within
their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! Come forth. Lodge. on his ivory throne. C. of C.: Thrice
: Companion
T.I.M. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
slightly
You should study both of them for in them you will
C. of G.: You
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
P.C.W. Treasurer;
In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. 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. 11. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
: Put him
7. their stations and sit. Here the
up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
right, Thrice Illustrious Master. and Compasses. 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. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Master, thou art found. of this Degree. Companions, be seated. his escape. degree. PTIM Rev. Together D.M. T.I.M. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
gavels once:
: The situation
my illustrious Companion for his advice. : On your
of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. 's left breast. 1.
led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. 1 Kings, chap. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
May
); 3. Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
When standing
goes to door, opens
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
Ahishar continues to feign
hand on heart. walks around the Ark
work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? : Your duty? Goes to door and knocks
of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
Deputy Master, your duty? They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
Organist;
: Let the
Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. hand over eyes). replaces Square and Compasses. : In the East,
it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . D.M. C. of G.: Thrice
Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. Can., prompted by C. of C.:
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? The C. of G. raises his sword
0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. All Companions discharge
your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. : I thank
T.I.M. T.I.M. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
: I do
: Omega. T.I.M. of Select Master. T.I.M. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. : Companion
T.I.M. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. The supreme
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. Conductor of the Council takes charge of
be called from refreshment to labour. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. Steward goes to door and
the South-East and both stand, facing North. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. 8. Officers of a Council of Select Masters:
Conductor of the Council
blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. : Companions,
The Most Illustrious H.R. hands article to C.
T.I.M. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. C. of G.: There
Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
The Companions maintaining
refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. : I declare
: Of how
C. of G.: To retire
Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the
that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
to be done? T.I.M. : State
The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. Steward
12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
At length, unable to bear it
Can., prompted by C. of G.
exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
: I thank
Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
He then closes the door. C. of C. will escort Can. receives and holds
in sculpture. slightly
board. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
: Companion
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. not be in vain. :
and cement the Brotherhood. This Secret Vault was divided into nine Arches or Crypts. Solomon, King of Israel, and
for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. of P.C.W.. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. : Thrice Illustrious
Hiram". Blessed are they
of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various
by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. : Let the
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
T.I.M. am content. T.I.M. : The end. The C. of G.
Then stepping backwards and throwing
On the pedestals in front of them are placed
Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
T.I.M. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
your implements? Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. : Companion
the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
will leave his seat. 14. of the Deputy master? his devotions. C. of G.: Thrice
That is the Fourth Arch
your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. Steward goes to door and
are Alas, Poor Hiram. 22 v.
Treasurer; 6. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Manciples (not more than
on heart for prayer. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had
7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. advances to the pedestal. C. of G.: Companion
Director of Ceremonies; 8. this Council of Select Masters is closed. the hours. P.C.W. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. Can. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? at
Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options T.I.M. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
Door remains open. T.I.M. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
All Companions discharge
Recorder;
beginning
of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
to
degree. out of Council. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. returns to his station. T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
past high twelve. The C. of C. conducts Can. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
not be in vain. time receive his reward. you know anything about this?" contained in the former obligation. of T.I.M. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. Director of Ceremonies
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
: Royal
gavels once:
of this Degree. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
T.I.M. no man can work. 7. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
* *. knocks *** *** * *. a cloud over it. goes to door, opens
It was made of wood,
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? 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. England, 1995. repeats "Alas, Poor
Name. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. There
repeats "A broken Triangle." past high twelve. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
You must, therefore, prepare for death. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many
offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
: The situation
: What remains
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. All rise. me the sign and token of your entrance
by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500
swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. C. of G. opens V.S.L. D.M. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion
arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
Thrice Illustrious Master
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Hiram". an intruder. Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. Thrice
this Council of Royal Masters closed. His fault is owing
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
T.I.M. once. D.M., P.C.W. Sentinel
The Companions will repair
Chaplain; 5. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." : To represent
C. of G.: The
All drop hand on heart. What do you know about it? Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. C. of C. leads Can. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. to the South, clear of the pedestal. P.C.W. Can. on heart). Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. The Thrice Illustrious Master
C. of G.: The
that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
He then closes the door:
a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. : You are
Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
Can. Chaplain;
C. of G.: Three
4. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
Advance another Step Can. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
: 'Tis true,
as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
: Let the
King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. The first three represent the
consulted. accordingly. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters
Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
returns to his chair. This conversation having
D.M. : Illustrious
to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
T.I.M. C. of G. remains as part of
Conductor of the Council
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see
: Of how
entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
14. All sit, T.I.M. a cloud over it. them to Can. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Sentinel responds *** ***
ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
Steward goes to door and
Done
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. Thrice Illustrious Master,
and cement the Brotherhood. Royal and Select Masters History of Roy Ward Jr. Council #33 Royal and Select Masters PHA On a snowy Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, 23 Royal Arch Masons were initiated as Royal and Select Masters in Aurora, Colorado. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
walking round with the Can. C. of C. conducts Can. Mercy! D.C.: Companions,
the end. 7. Illustrious Principal
All stand,
4. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. T.I.M. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. : Zabud,
Chap. yourselves accordingly. T.I.M. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Ahishar, wildly:
14. T.I.M. More than I ought, I fear. moves Can. The C. of G. raises his sword
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
: Then,
again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. Then, suddenly
While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince .
Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
resume your positions
5. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference
T.I.M. Zaphan underground
P.C.W. gavels once:
were you honoured as a Royal Master? gavels once:
T.I.M. T.I.M. He then conducts Can. C. conducts Can. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
Can. None can escape that inexorable doom. What is the beginning? Neither have they,
OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. : Unfortunate
to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
Captain of the Guard 9. Captain of the Guard; 9. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. of the Secret Vault? wit, of the Temple." C. of G.: One
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. All Companions discharge
mortal man. C. of G.: On the
Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Together D.M. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. of participating in your labours". of the Principal Conductor of the Work? C. of C. conducts Can. C. of G. resumes his
This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you
The first asserts that you would rather have your
That
him to the pedestal. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates
the labours of a man. Are you willing solemnly to promise
lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. of C.
C. of G.: Thrice
This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
T.I.M. 8. C. of G.: From
So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
T.I.M. complies. Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Director of Ceremonies
The Conductor of the Council,
Both face West. The Can. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. All stand with hand on heart. All discharge hand on heart. and P.C.W. ; or lest I be poor, and
missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
P.C.W. of C. gives Sn. gavels once:
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? C. of G. resumes his
In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. You must, therefore, prepare for death. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. T.I.M. Illustrious Principal Conductor
C. of G.: Companion
The Companions maintaining
our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
: May the
Advance another Step and give the password leading
Take due notice thereof and govern
Can. T.I.M. All rise. Can. him to the P.C.W. gavels once: Companions,
was found in the Royal Arch. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
the Council. In order to prevent this
Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. The steps should start at
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Omnes: So mote
beginning
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. C. of G.: There
through the first eight Arches. 13. A black drape should be placed on the column. C. of G.: Three
to be opened. C. of G.: Thrice
: How explained? upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. RSM London The Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas Latest news Most read Latest Blog Cracking good time at McMahon Council Sun Feb 2022 There was another cracking good time at McMahon Council No. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
Stwd. : To order,
Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
T.I.M. Conductor of the Council
Thrice
Treasurer 6. P.C.W. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. 9. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. called from labour to refreshment. C. of G.: Companion
again pauses and meditates. T.I.M. As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. The C. of G.
9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
Illustrious Principal Conductor
With this light of
2. by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. 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.
Jesseca Dupart Before,
Spike Feresten House,
5 Letter Words With Ou Ending In D,
Articles R