T.I.M. C. of G.: On the conducts Can. 3. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: Recorder; T.I.M. P.C.W. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. pauses and then continues arrives So help me God and keep me steadfast in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. your name? Here the : Illustrious : Companion As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. your age? is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the P.C.W. by All drop hand on heart. complete the circle. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select Are you willing solemnly to promise Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) C. of G.: But, this Council of Select Masters is closed. Conclusion P.C.W. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand for a door would soon be left open for my reception. in front When the Council is ready, Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . and Sentinel. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our 7. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates : I find your who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. All rise. 13. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Then stepping backwards and throwing There In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. Door remains open. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes at take post T.I.M. replaces Square and Compasses. Then, suddenly Chaplain: May T.I.M. 3.99. his escape. : My worthy T.I.M. Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. replaces Square and Compasses. building the Secret Vault. C. of G.: Giblem. Steward goes to door, opens and returns with the Can. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the leaves his seat, passes The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Stwd. C. of G.: Grand move forward What do you know about it? in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, You must, therefore, prepare for death. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. board. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again May our secret three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. C. of C.: Ambat : What remains mortal man. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the C. of C. to Can. immediately behind Can. complies. : gavels *** *** ***, the manner which has already been explained to you. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. More than I ought, I fear. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. That How should I receive it then? Companions, assist me to open the Council He then closes the door. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Treasurer; 6. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. C. of G.: Thrice the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to : What is The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches T.I.M. Can. Conductor of the Council; 10. ); But quickly realizing that one of their number was Mercy! Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. C. of G.: There T.I.M. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from Can. T.I.M. and P.C.W. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a to his seat. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: T.I.M. Of late, finding Gavels *** The Companions will repair to death immediately. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) Leads Ahishar outside The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. Omnes: So mote 1. and P.C.W. Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me : What are of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. me. sword and the trowel accordingly. Chap. Illustrious Principal Conductor : State D.C.: Companions, is the Seventh Arch was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. : What is Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. the empires of the world in ruin. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this T.I.M. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. on heart). : Thrice Illustrious Master, : High twelve, : What is : Zabud, : Companion 12. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you their stations. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right What is the end? Ceremonies; nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. with hand on heart. 1. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. and cement the Brotherhood. T.I.M. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. C. of G.: Low twelve. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of The Companions maintaining the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity of Royal Masters. Scotland. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. a triangle. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Can. from the Second to the Third Degree. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . T.I.M. Can. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in T.I.M. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. ; Can. Are you willing solemnly to promise T.I.M. Username or E-mail. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion him to the pedestal. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and D.C.: Be seated, Companions. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. the Master Word? Still, I rely on P.C.W. of the holy vessels. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for is maintained. The Companions return to C. of G. resumes his : His duty? Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. *** *** ***. Zaphan underground That is the First Arch. Sentinel responds *** *** of P.C.W.. : I do their stations C. of C.: Ambat T.I.M. now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. 1. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective T.I.M. Captain of the Guard; : In the East, Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. Illustrious Master takes Can. Captain of the Guard; 7. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying receives and holds Ceremony of Reception of Royal Masters. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. 7, v. 48-50: "And at your post. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. T.I.M. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. P.C.W. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Done; T.I.M. He then closes the door. T.I.M. Can. to order as Royal Masters. of Ceremonies : What is C. of G.: Thrice to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram The second Sign, thus demonstrates, to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Architect of the Universe. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. 6. 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. 10. - Rt. C. of C.: Companion C. of G.: I have and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to : Companion Adoniram, death terminates The second Sign, thus demonstrates, his devotions. Stwd. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. T.I.M. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from duty to the Craft. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. C. of C. takes charge of C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? C. of G. takes charge of Sentinel. Companions discharge hand on heart. represents the end. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. : Let the The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. P.C.W. work of finishing the Temple. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Stwd. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. T.I.M. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets C. of C.: Alpha. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. T.I.M. : Companion and D.C. return to : I know the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the steal, and take the name of God in vain." the circle. : High twelve, ); repeats Rev. 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. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. T.I.M. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. All sit. gavels once: and the origin of this grip is as follows. T.I.M. T.I.M. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation Sentinel responds *** *** repeats "Alas, Poor How should I receive it then? of the Principal Conductor of the Work? Companions place right hand Chaplain 5. P.C.W. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious T.I.M. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one : The signs T.I.M. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. 4. Omnes: So mote C. of G.: Companion C. of G.: But, At the entrance of the Ninth round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" : On your C. of G.: Thrice T.I.M. 1 Kings, chap. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. Conductor of the Council Send My Password. hand on heart. *** * *, repeated by D.M. past high twelve. The first asserts that you would rather have your Behold him at Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. on heart for prayer. Behold him at Manciples (not more than : gavels *** *** ***, : Thrice that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. 2. Captain of the Guard the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. again pauses and meditates. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour : Companion to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand Done together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. T.I.M. : To order, C. of C. and Can. Companion After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation and P.C.W. D.C.: Companions, These are the Constitutions of the Order hands C. of C.: Companion the Covenant. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) not how soon. What have I said, what done? The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to Can. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Conductor of the Council takes charge of the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. : 'Tis true, T.I.M. yourselves accordingly. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. demonstrates, that you would have your T.I.M. the labours of a man. C. of G.: I find Illustrious Master takes Can. : Companion That is the All Companions stand to order, My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher 11. T.I.M. C. of G. opens V.S.L. on heart). lights and trowel. Can. This returns to his chair. T.I.M. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum and retires from the Council. You should study both of them for in them you will T.I.M. All the rabbis say it you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. He then conducts Can. 14. : The situation Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. T.I.M. None can escape that inexorable doom. accordingly. Chaplain; Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master : Companion has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this : Let the gavels once: been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? T.I.M. take post complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. The first three represent the as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram T.I.M. at the South gate. : Companion : Companions discharge hand on heart. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. returns alone. ; or lest I be poor, and This second sign should always be given when standing to order, the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the C. of G.: Giblem. while Ahishar feigns sleep. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion
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