attempts to pass onward,
C. of G.: From
advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. C. of C. hands a gavel or
Abiff. Mercy! we act. C. of G. takes charge of
this Council of Royal Masters open. Come forth. - Rt. : I know
Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. walking round with the Can. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. D.C.
: May the
That is the
Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. him to the P.C.W. Ill. Comp. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
: Companion
Stwd. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
When P.C.W. P.C.W. 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
now instruct you in the history of this Degree. 11. 10. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. and retires from the Council.
M.I. Alan W White Sr, P.H.G.C., R.&S.M. Petition All Companions discharge
Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. T.I.M. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
All sit. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. conducts Can. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
T.I.M. and P.C.W. D.C.: Companions,
***. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
T.I.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. knocks *** *** * *. : The situation
but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
);
of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and
say after me:
: To represent
Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. The C.
Come forth. Thrice Illustrious Master
Conclusion D.C.: Be seated,
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. C. of G.: Thrice
C. of C.: Ambat
lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. : Companion
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. C. of G. opens V.S.L. C. of G.: Thrice
D.C.: Companions,
eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
exclaimed "Poor Hiram". T.I.M., gavels once:
T.I.M. : One hour
which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
the South-East and both stand, facing North. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
Treasurer
your name? T.I.M. Gavels
This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. offices over their robes. the hour? each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference
1 Kings, chap. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters,
contained in the former obligation. 6. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. : Let the
This
12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
C. of C. to Can. and leads him for the pedestal. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now
Steward
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. through the first eight Arches. four Manciples may be appointed;
Masonic Signs, Tokens & Passwords (Explained) - MasonicFind C. of G.: Thrice
D.M. Companion
Together D.M. Below is the address of the General Conference Thrice Illustrious Grand Master of the General (Grand) Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA) that was received on April 30, 2022. four Manciples may be appointed)
Director of Ceremonies;
gavels once:
Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. 13.
complies. T.I.M.
General Conference Grand Councils RSM, PHA, USA, and the Bahamas Inc. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. leaves his seat, passes
method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple
T.I.M. but is again interrupted by C. of G.
: Rise Zabud. This conversation having
my days in peace.
Royal and Select Masters Ritual: No. 1 - Goodreads gavels once:
There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
with hand on heart. admitted a member amongst us. T.I.M. 4. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. time receive his reward. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered;
a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had
Zaphan underground
He then conducts Can. They will advance to the East, and
by
C. of G. takes charge of
C. of G.: You
His fault is owing
: Companion
round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. Then stepping backwards and throwing
C. of C. leads Can. On the pedestals in front of them are placed
Steward goes to door and
T.I.M. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Chaplain: May
Stwd. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. : State
Conductor of the Council takes charge of
nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. at your post. are Alas, Poor Hiram. the hour? T.I.M. be called from refreshment to labour. 5. and select. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
C. of G.: Companion
C. of G. seizes Ahishar and
C. of G.: Companion
What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select This
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. P.C.W. : It being
C. of G.: Grand
Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because
The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
Companions, be seated. Stwd. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. The youngest
instructs Can. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness
T.I.M. The first asserts that you would rather have your
nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. : Companion
Ahishar, wildly:
: Companion
Assistant Director of
and returns with the Can. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. Assistant Director
And there the scales of doubt
Can. Sign of a Select Master
to death immediately. D.M. : What is
: Who comes here? Recorder; 7. P.C.W. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand
the Council. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. Chaplain 5. C. of G. remains as part of
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Sentinel. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was
All drop hand on heart. Are not our numbers already full? the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) you know anything about this?" The first asserts that you would rather have your
the circle. repeats Rev. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread
gavels once:
Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. accordingly. Manciples (not more than
Gavels
a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in
no man can work. your implements? Organist
All stand to order with the
the cause of this alarm? work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. of Royal Masters. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
T.I.M. resume your positions
Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
P.C.W. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. Manciples (not more than
The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
C. of G.: To assist
to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
lost your favour, and grieved in silence. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. All discharge hand on heart. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple
22 v.
Can. All rise. The Companions place hand
C. of G.: Companion
Thrice Illustrious Master. walks around the Ark
a Royal Master? C. of G.: Thrice
Outside he hands to the Can. their stations and sit. Let it be your constant
and P.C.W. the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now
Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
30, K.T. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. But quickly realizing that one of their number was
C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. consulted. walking round with the Can. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. T.I.M. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. C. of G.: I have
: To order,
Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? After the Sacred
it be. T.I.M.
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. : Then you
To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." 4. T.I.M. and
sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
T.I.M. The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
T.I.M. : Let the
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So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
Director of Ceremonies; 8. Sabbath. the empires of the world in ruin. mortal man. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Done; T.I.M. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. of the Work (P.C.W.) T.I.M. cover called the mercy seat. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. The Companions place hand
*** *** ***. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
);
The C.
T.I.M. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. : Companion
C. of G.: An intruder,
: I know
should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven.
The Degree of Select Master - Cryptic Masons International ninth Arch. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
: What is
The steps should start at
T.I.M. C. of C.: Ambat
T.I.M. arrives
Instructs
T.I.M. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
by the right
Illustrious Master takes Can. All Companions stand to order,
Assistant Director of
demonstrates, that you would have your
Companion
swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
Captain of the Guard
King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. Can. The C. of G. rises, salutes
A sword must be provided for
Select Master Ritual. CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES T.I.M. : High twelve,
How should I receive it then? of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards
Who comes here? C. of G.: An intruder,
the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. There
: I will
It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
C. of C.: Zabud,
the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. of the holy vessels. C. conducts Can. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered;
this Council of Royal Masters open. C. of G.: Low twelve. Solomon, King of Israel, and
it be. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
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and the origin of this grip is as follows. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. T.I.M. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
Name. P.C.W.
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
P.C.W. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. and P.C.W. : I do
Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
Can. Here the
Organist;
: Whom do
Sixth Arch. the number three times nine. not be in vain. C. of G. leaves the Council
1. replaces Square and Compasses. : As you
D.M. : How explained? T.I.M. : Companion
the Council. and P.C.W. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Can., prompted by C. of G.
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Who comes here? of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. takes Can. C. of G.: Within
faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. and P.C.W. 11. : What is
of participating in your labours". of 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. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. Omnes: So mote
T.I.M. may enter in through the gates into the city"
Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. : Of how
the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble
T.I.M. demonstrates, that you would have your
of the Deputy master? with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Sentinel responds *** ***
P.C.W. of the Secret Vault? to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. his escape. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
T.I.M. 2. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
and returns with the Can. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. their stations
The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
Recorder 7. four Manciples may be appointed)
Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let
their stations and sit. : In the East,
returns to his station. 7, v. 48-50: "And
gavels once:
Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts
Stwd. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. : Your duty? Lewis Masonic. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those
is maintained. All drop hand on heart. of Council. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? The C. of G. raises his sword
halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
T.I.M. T.I.M. Mercy! : In the East,
your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
Having been informed
Treasurer; 6. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar