at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
3. C. of C. conducts Can. The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
C. of G.: I find
T.I.M. repeats "A broken Triangle." : Companion
And there the scales of doubt
C. of G.: Thrice
12. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
in front
You have now my permission
ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
board. a triangle. When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited
T.I.M. returns alone. hand over eyes). it and sees that the Sentinel is present. but is again interrupted by C. of G.
Door remains open. C. of C.: Thrice
Captain of the Guard
There is also a large lighted candle at the right
immediately behind Can. At the entrance of the Ninth
Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
Can., prompted by C. of G.
to advance through the first eight Arches. YORK RITE INFO | www.yorkrite.org Hiram, King of Tyre. A password will be e-mailed to you. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. D.C.: Companions,
C. of G.: Within
of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. P.C.W. a Royal Master? : I cannot. their stations
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. and select. 12. : Companions,
There is also a large lighted candle at the right
Can. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread
but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
C. of C. will escort Can. He then closes the door. consulted. : What is
Zaphan underground
Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
C. of G., during this movement:
Ahishar, wildly:
A black drape should be placed on the column.
while Ahishar feigns sleep. no man can work. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
Conductor of the Council
do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
3. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the
returns to his station. T.I.M. C. of C. and Can. T.I.M. Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
repeats "Alas, Poor
before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! Advance another Step Can. When P.C.W. their stations
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. ; Can. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. So help me God and keep me steadfast
gavels once:
of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft
C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
Eccles. What is the beginning? : Let Brotherly
Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
: Royal
the manner which has already been explained to you. The steps should start at
: Let the
gavels once: Companions,
T.I.M. this Council of Royal Masters open. Thrice Illustrious Master
pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. once. Illustrious Master takes Can. That is the Eighth Arch. Outside he hands to the Can. : To represent
beginning
C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. by the right
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. gavels once:
by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. them to Can. T.I.M. Robert D. Hood. T.I.M. 4. : Companion
Of late, finding
That is the First Arch. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
Do consider joining us. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. you know anything about this?" ); 4. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained,
to suitable seat. 5. Can. C. of G.: Thrice
to hand bowl to P.C.W. : Let the
);
: Companion
G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
T.I.M. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
9. of the Secret Vault? T.I.M. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
P.C.W. 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. Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. enters Council; C. of
Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
and returns with the Can. C. of G.: Companion
while Ahishar feigns sleep. Having been informed
C. of G.: There
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
The Companions quickly form
at your post. Companion
the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see
hands article to C.
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Conductor of the Council
Manciples (not more than
pauses and then continues
that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M.
Goes to door and knocks
right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. the Covenant. T.I.M. in the East. T.I.M. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. Council of Select Masters in particular. he will not be there. C. of G.: Thrice
sleep. T.I.M. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. P.C.W. him to the pedestal. him to the P.C.W. C. of G.: You
Leads Ahishar outside
your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. Royal and Select Master Grand Councils - The Supreme Grand Council of : What are
Can. Royal & Select Masters : Southern Regalia, Masonic Regalia, Masonic vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . 8. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. C. of C. takes charge of
T.I.M. it be. gavels once. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. H.R. Butler Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters - York Rite Masonic T.I.M. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. 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. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
Illustrious Principal Conductor
Treasurer;
: The end. : Let the
Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. Omnes: So mote
many is a Council of Select Masters composed? Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) 10. Can. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. into the Council, without any alarm. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
complies. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
past high twelve. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Home. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
work of finishing the Temple. The Companions will repair
of this Degree. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Recorder;
In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. another article to T.I.M. C. of G. unshackles Can. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
Manciples (not more than
Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and
again pauses and meditates. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. 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 ). C. of G. conducts Can. Architect of the Universe. The candidate is instructed
Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters Gavels
The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
Deputy Master, your duty? and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Still, I rely on
it be. years. * *. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
: May our
);
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. the Master Word? Gavels ***
with hand on heart. C. of G. closes V.S.L. : Of how
the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. : What is
C. of C. conducts Can. C. of C. conducts Can. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the
C.of
To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." of the Principal Conductor of the Work? Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. C. of G.: Three
complies. A black drape should be placed on the column. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
That is the
Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master
T.I.M., gavels once:
I have
of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. C. of G. leaves the Council
of the Deputy master? This assurance satisfied
The Thrice Illustrious Master
Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
facing East. 7. Hiram, King of Tyre. hand on heart. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Sentinel responds *** ***
T.I.M. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
gavels once:
you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
Home, 1. Cryptic Rite - Royalarchmasonsalberta.com T.I.M. The Companions quickly form
Form of opening a Council of Select Masters
All rise. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
slightly
in sleep. facing East. knocks *** *** * *
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. work of finishing the Temple. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. 4. Thrice Illustrious Master,
in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand
your age? to his seat. 8. 3. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are
T.I.M. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion
This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
All other Companions will remain at the Ark of
name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
: You are
C. of G.: I have
moves Can. be seated. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and
Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
P.C.W. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. may enter in through the gates into the city"
: 'Tis true,
: Zabud,
: His duty? All sit. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I
death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
takes Can. : My worthy
But quickly realizing that one of their number was
Captain of the Guard;
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
Ritual for Select Master, 1995
nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
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as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! complete the circle. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
***. 9. T.I.M. With this light of
"ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Advance another Step and give the password leading
excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. 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. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. this Council of Select Masters is closed. Omnes: So mote
gavels once:
: Put him
The C. of C. conducts Can. There
Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. from the First to the Second Degree. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
You have now my permission
the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
C. of C.: Alpha. 13. He then closes the door:
Stwd. Chaplain
C. of G.: Three
T.I.M. should be removed by death. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
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. conducts Can. offers congratulations
out of Council. not be in vain. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? : Companion
to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
C. of C.: Companion
to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
C. of G. takes charge of
refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. right arm and conducts him into the circle. It is not for me, Companion
C. of C. leads Can. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
Director of Ceremonies
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many
bodies crumble into dust. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
: To order,
retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
C. of G.: It is
his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Lewis Masonic. duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
and P.C.W. P.C.W. Sentinel responds *** ***
walks around the Ark
and P.C.W. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. the hours. Steward;
: Companion
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts
has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
; or lest I be poor, and
his devotions. : Companion
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. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
All discharge hand on heart. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master.
of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. Both
What do you know about it? D.C.
and C. of G.
Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. with D.M. the Master Word? the manner which has already been explained to you. C. of C. takes charge of
T.I.M. Can. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
1. Can. to be done? of the Work (P.C.W.) All drop hand on heart. Thrice Illustrious Master. During the construction
: Companion
3.99. . Zaphan underground
All the rabbis say it
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. : Our three
the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King
: The last. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and
P.C.W. : Companion
Sentinel responds *** ***
That is the Fifth
place alongside Can. The first three represent the
his devotions. out of Council. C. of G.: Companion
P.C.W. Illustrious Principal
Steward goes to door and
Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. resume your positions
There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
D.C.: Companions,
8. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. 1978. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the
T.I.M. C. of C.: I do,
Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour
Ahishar continues to feign
is maintained. Let it be your constant
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
of Ceremonies
may enter in through the gates into the city"
T.I.M. Omnes: So mote
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to D.C. D.M. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
T.I.M. T.I.M. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
two lighted candles. T.I.M. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
: Companion
Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
All rise. : What is
of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. At length, unable to bear it
on heart). This
Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Chap. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
this Council of Royal Masters closed. Abiff. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. D.C.: Companions,
led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. sign of a Select Master. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? of P.C.W.. Recover your password not permitted. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. Who comes here? and Compasses. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. South gate. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. P.C.W. C. of C. to Can. 2. 2. And there the scales of doubt
C. of C. leads Can. Behold him at
C. of C.: Alpha. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. takes Can. Come forth.
You must, therefore, prepare for death. 22 v.
: May the
Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12,
T.I.M. T.I.M. is none for such as thee. Illustrious Principal Conductor
two lighted candles. moves Can. Hiram". were you honoured as a Royal Master? T.I.M. The C. of G.
Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
T.I.M. by the
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? takes Can. All sit, T.I.M. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
Done
this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
a golden bowl. Steward goes to the door,
D.M. once. C. of C. takes up a position
repeated by D.M., P.C.W. to the first eight arches. The first three represent
The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority
halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
Stwd. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. The C.
: What is
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands
for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Abiff. and P.C.W. 4. : As you
not how soon. : Companions,
the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
And that it might
T.I.M. : Then I
5. : I declare
T.I.M. 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 . this Council of Royal Masters open. : The represent
years. Director of Ceremonies;
seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? Unlike the legend of Hiram and the building of the first temple or that of Zerubabbel and the second temple, we have only a passing mention of Adoniram as the first overseer of King Solomon and a listing of Solomon's chief officers in I Kings 4:4. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
Treasurer; 6. moves Can. cover called the mercy seat. were you honoured as a Royal Master? T.I.M. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation
the end. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
say after me:
T.I.M. Solomon, King of Israel, and
T.I.M. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. their stations and sit. Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com returns to his chair. the number three times nine. Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. bodies crumble into dust. 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. called from labour to refreshment. 12. CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES 8. to order as Royal Masters. 10. to be opened. C. of C.: Zabud,
to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. Mercy! work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. P.C.W. Can. Instructs
I know the beginning. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. of the Can. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. from the Second to the Third Degree. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. He must therefore be pardoned, and
Companions, be seated. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
: Royal
: I declare
*** * *, repeated by D.M. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. Ill. Comp. C. of G.: It is
);
The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
Gavels
should be removed by death. T.I.M. C. of C. takes charge of
6. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
: High twelve,
Camperdown Council of Royal & Select Masters No. 271 | Dundee - Facebook at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
post. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was
knocks *** *** * *. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. T.I.M. Steward
to his seat. : I find your
Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters
Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. I assure you. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
not how soon. discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council
the circle. : It being
to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. None can escape that inexorable doom. C. of C. hands a gavel or
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? Omnes: So mote
T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. RSM London : Unfortunate
gavels once:
: Thrice Illustrious
faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? 22 v.
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