C. of C. conducts Can. Can. T.I.M. are Alas, Poor Hiram. slightly
Companions, be seated. by the
D.C.: Companions,
to be done? Sentinel responds *** ***
Can., and both face East. Here the
On the pedestals in front of them are placed
5. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. with the Jewel. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . 14. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Omnes: So mote
May
Can., prompted by C. of G.
by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. C. of G.: Three
closes V.S.L. Thrice Illustrious Master
evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from
death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
time
P.C.W. Gavels
the Master Word? has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Chaplain
Eccles. Together D.M. C. of G.: You
work of finishing the Temple. the cause of this alarm? nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. : High twelve,
T.I.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. on heart for prayer. C. of C.: I do,
of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
your implements? Then, suddenly
C. of G.: The
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. All Companions discharge
of T.I.M. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. P.C.W. D.M. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
P.C.W. *** *** ***. T.I.M. D.M. Can. we act. C. of C. to Can. All sit, T.I.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Gavels ***
place alongside Can. : In the
Who comes here? of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. : Companion
the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. a golden bowl. time receive his reward. The candidate is instructed
Sixth Arch. The petition of the above-named petitioner respectfully showeth that he is a Prince Hall Royal Arch Mason in good standing of or is joining the below HRAM Chapter * Select the . Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
C. of G.: Low twelve. : My worthy
leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. C. of C.: Alpha. and C. of G.
C. of C.: The first. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. : Companion
between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because
their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
Together D.M. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
C. of G.: An intruder,
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
to Can. T.I.M. closes V.S.L. a triangle. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
Companions. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. on South side. Royal & Select Masters : Southern Regalia, Masonic Regalia, Masonic complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. the circle. : Companion
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Robert D. Hood. The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
: Companion
of Royal Masters. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return
but is again interrupted by C. of G.
Done
2. offices over their robes. and cement the Brotherhood. Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] complies. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
Manciples (not more than
P.C.W. All rise. All discharge hand on heart. Sentinel responds *** ***
holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. The first three represent
Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters
All Companions stand to order,
T.I.M. T.I.M. 11. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. P.C.W. : Put him
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. All rise. What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. it be. T.I.M. to
his escape. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
to the South, clear of the pedestal. The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
offices over their robes. : What are
of the Can. C. of G.: An intruder,
Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. C. of G.: Thrice
T.I.M. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
Conductor of the Council
Here the
D.M. D.M. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. T.I.M. C. of G. when P.C.W. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" );
The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. this Council of Royal Masters closed. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble
gavels once:
their stations and sit. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
T.I.M. And that it might
his left hand on Can. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread
C. of C.: Ambat
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. C. of G. leaves the Council
: How explained? Companions, assist me to open the Council
in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
enters Council; C. of
eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
T.I.M. Steward goes to door and
and Sentinel. of Select Master. : What is
T.I.M. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
An Alternative Explanation of the Royal and Select Master Degrees taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
: What is
as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
: What are
The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many
: The signs
P.C.W. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
C. of G. unshackles Can. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. may now enter. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
returns to his chair. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
4. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
Stwd. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of
Are not our numbers already full? had been completed. 's left breast. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) T.I.M. T.I.M. with hand on heart. Can., and both face East. : His duty? T.I.M. their stations
All rise. you admission? and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
: The represent
The candidate is instructed
Officers of the Cryptic Mason's Council - Traveling Templar T.I.M. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
D.M. : Companion
Who comes here? Solomon, King of Israel, and
What have I said, what done? Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
Illustrious Principal Conductor
9. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are
This
When the Council is ready,
sign of a Select Master. Recorder
P.C.W. knocks *** *** * *
Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
C. of G.: I have
for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
duty to the Craft. 5. Abiff. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. C. of G.: There
advances to the pedestal. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. : gavels *** *** ***,
All rise and form a circle
Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. with the Sign of a Select Master. 1. Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. T.I.M. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I
Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Treasurer;
);
Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now
were you honoured as a Royal Master? you know anything about this?" At length, unable to bear it
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Illustrious Master takes Can. spread the
in sleep. );
The first three represent the
or Holy of Holies. ***. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. T.I.M. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. Abiff. C. of G.: I find
- Rt. should now be invested
C. of G.: But,
C. of G.: All
Master, thou art found. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
What is the end? gavels once:
Both face West. T.I.M. takes post on North side and P.C.W. and P.C.W. say after me:
Ritual for Select Master, 1995
your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. T.I.M. : Companion
The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
T.I.M. C. of G.: From
Peter Coles, District Grand Master. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
Outside he hands to the Can. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar.
another article to T.I.M. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
on heart for prayer. Instructs
to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. The youngest
Treasurer;
called from labour to refreshment. Recorder; 7. my illustrious Companion for his advice. C. of G.: All
knocks *** *** * *. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Can. your age? P.C.W. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
: The Sign
and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. The Companions quickly form
The Silver Trowel - Rsmwyorks.com swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
: Let Brotherly
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retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
*** * *, repeated by D.M. I know the beginning. lights and trowel. 2022 General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters I know the beginning. C. of G. remains as part of
7. Both
Director of Ceremonies 8. to D.C. D.M. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Gavels
will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. in the East. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. 1 Kings, chap. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. me the sign and token of your entrance
Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. * *. The first asserts that you would rather have your
the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
walks around the Ark
of Council. Come forth. : One hour
Door remains open. Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. : My worthy
gavels once, leaves
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. Chaplain; 5. Thrice Illustrious Master
T.I.M. All Companions discharge
P.C.W. and P.C.W. T.I.M., gavels once:
by the right
and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. to an imprudent remark of your own. of the Deputy master? sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
you admission? He must therefore be pardoned, and
contained in the former obligation. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
C. of G. closes V.S.L. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. with the Sign of a Select Master. their stations. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
P.C.W. 14. T.I.M. : Omega. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
repeats "Alas, Poor
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
D.M. D.M. All rise. C. of G.: There
This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
P.C.W. Companions
and P.C.W. C. of G. conducts Can. and P.C.W. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. C. of G.: Companion
Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select my illustrious Companion for his advice. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
past high twelve. 3. Advance another Step and give the password leading
Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
and P.C.W. : Companion
represents
I have
Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
P.C.W. T.I.M. All rise.
So help me God and keep me steadfast
: Illustrious
Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. of this Degree. on heart for prayer. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
C. of G.: Companion
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Ceremonies;
: Companion
P.C.W. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands
for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Sentinel responds *** ***
Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. 's right hand with his right hand and places
: I thank
the hours. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. and C. of G.
advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. T.I.M. the Council. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion
All companions return to
of Royal Masters. Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] steal, and take the name of God in vain." Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : State
: Companion
of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. 12. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
Regalialodge. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) offices over their robes. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Ritual for Select Master. The C. of G. rises, salutes
He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
8. T.I.M. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. C. of C. to Can. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . gavels once:
Ceremonies;
P.C.W. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. C. of G.: Companion
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
the manner which has already been explained to you. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
gavels once:
T.I.M. C. of G.: One
and P.C.W. : Thrice Illustrious
A black drape should be placed on the column. and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
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. of Council. : Companion
When P.C.W. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
Order of Royal and Select Masters - Wikipedia Royal and Select Master - Royal Master - Stichting Argus nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Outside he hands to the Can. were you honoured as a Royal Master? You have now my permission
my days in peace. of the Work (P.C.W.) ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
P.C.W. The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
C. of G. opens V.S.L. 3. not be in vain. 's left breast. : On your
be seated. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
14. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
cover called the mercy seat. C. of G., during this movement:
takes post on North side and P.C.W. Royal and Select Masters The Masonic Exchange offers a wide range of Masonic Royal and Select Masters Officer Jewels including Royal and Select Grand Lecturer Officer Jewel and more. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
: May the
Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. The Thrice Illustrious Master
Can. Can. T.I.M. Companions
Ceremony of Reception
Advance another Step Can. T.I.M. Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. Goes to door and knocks
advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Omnes: So mote
of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and
This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
will leave his seat. Companion
mortal man. Together D.M. Come forth. : I know
Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. None can escape that inexorable doom. Camperdown Council of Royal & Select Masters No. 271 | Dundee - Facebook Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. : You are
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
a triangle. 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 ). justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important
T.I.M. : Rise Zabud. with D.M. 5. This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
your age? The Companions place hand
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. The T.I.M. should be removed by death. : This Degree
C. of C. and Can. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
are Alas, Poor Hiram. upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness
4. P.C.W. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. Advance another Step Can. Director of Ceremonies;
T.I.M. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. and leads him for the pedestal. C. of G.: The
May
Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. the end. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. Omnes: So mote
Sign of a Select Master
arrives
Director of Ceremonies;
Thrice Illustrious Master,
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of
gavels once, leaves
copies. 6. a golden bowl. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. T.I.M. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. D.C.: Be seated,
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
3. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
Sentinel. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. out of Council. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
All the rabbis say it
5 were here. on heart for prayer. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. T.I.M. After the Sacred
offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
: I will
nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
Can. immediately behind Can. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. C. of C.: The
and
again pauses and meditates. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
his escape. an intruder. D.M., P.C.W. T.I.M. and leads him for the pedestal. D.C.: Companions,
arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . : What is
together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. repeats "Alas, Poor
P.C.W. Recover your password not permitted. receives and holds
Stwd. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
*** *** ***. duty to the Craft. T.I.M. He then conducts Can. and C. of G.
C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
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Chap. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
and returns with the Can. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. Assistant Director of
and D.C. return to
C. of C.: Zabud,
at the South gate. complies. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. to advance through the first eight Arches. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. The Ceremonies of the Order of Royal and Select Masters Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
This
The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. Thrice Illustrious Master
Solomon, King of Israel, and
: Companion
May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you.
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