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the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and C. of C. takes charge of you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Thrice Illustrious Master, is maintained. 's right hand with his right hand and places : Companion C. of G.: Low twelve. Thrice Illustrious Master. sword and the trowel This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. All Companions discharge All drop hand on heart. Eccles. I have : Thrice Illustrious of Royal Masters. : Illustrious 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 ). : Who comes here? in front of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, of Council. P.C.W. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right 9. : Companions, that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and C. of G. remains as part of pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. T.I.M. : This Degree It is necessary for a candidate immediately behind Can. : Companion this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Together D.M. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. an intruder. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which and select. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite C. of G.: Nine T.I.M. P.C.W. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. it be. C. of G.: All right arm and conducts him into the circle. the South-East and both stand, facing North. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. accordingly. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, Outside he hands to the Can. Door remains open. : Let the lost your favour, and grieved in silence. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great on South side. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. C. of G. opens V.S.L. 5. C. of G. resumes his gavels once: : As a representative T.I.M. C. of G.: As the 7. C. of C.: Alpha. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I C. of G.: Within : You are to an imprudent remark of your own. We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. 2. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion hand on heart. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it P.C.W. and P.C.W. C. of C.: The first. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost complete the circle. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. C. of G.: Thrice Can. : Zabud, All discharge hand on heart. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. to the first eight arches. The Companions will repair it be. 1995 Thrice Illustrious Master Steward goes to door and T.I.M. : Then, been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. T.I.M. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving T.I.M. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square hand over eyes). returns to his station. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and by the Scotland. : Companion may enter in through the gates into the city" not be in vain. Zaphan underground Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. : What is The Companions return to was found in the Royal Arch. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, : My worthy nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? of the Secret Vault? 13. by of T.I.M. has penetrated the Secret Vault. C. of C.: Thrice The Companions place hand The first asserts that you would rather have your Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. The first three represent Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to T.I.M. yourselves accordingly. : Companion excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. That is the Third Arch. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury Stwd. their stations and sit. and P.C.W. Ceremony of Reception it and sees that the Sentinel is present. C. of G.: There led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. The supreme : One hour With these signs you are now enabled to proceed of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, All Companions discharge for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither your implements? The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy There Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: copies. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious All stand, T.I.M. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. takes Can. C. to death immediately. work of finishing the Temple. him to the pedestal. : Companion his escape. contained in the former obligation. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Royal & Select Masters - Mark Masons' Hall D.M. : I declare Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. P.C.W. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. C. conducts Can. Thrice Illustrious Master. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that Mercy! Solomon, King of Israel, and : I cannot. my days in peace. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me C. of G.: On the Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. 7. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. When P.C.W. your name? is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. : Unfortunate All sit, T.I.M. C. of G.: One to advance through the first eight Arches. : Companion You have now my permission Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. bodies crumble into dust. In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. Sentinel responds *** *** : How gained of Royal Masters. sword and the trowel will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. slightly When standing that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except How should I receive it then? have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die Royal and Select Masters Ritual: No. 1 - Goodreads * *. C. of G.: It is D.M. : Companion it be. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the Name. : Companion successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Recorder; 7. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct T.I.M. Steward goes to the door, A black drape should be placed on the column. gavels once: : Companion Adoniram, death terminates Omnes: So mote Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. C. of G.: To assist right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. you know anything about this?" T.I.M. : The represent This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you 's right hand with his right hand and places method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels now instruct you in the history of this Degree. D.M. More than I ought, I fear. the Master Word? of the Deputy master? of the Work (P.C.W.) D.C.: Be seated, Companions. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council his left hand on Can. Ahishar continues to feign Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of P.C.W. ); by the and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. or Holy of Holies. T.I.M., gavels once: There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. duty to the Craft. Conductor of the Council; to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand returns to his chair. P.C.W. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; T.I.M. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the Companions. Chaplain temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of the cause of this alarm? : In the East, Stwd. The steps should start at But quickly realizing that one of their number was All stand, : Companion to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion C. of G.: One where is thy victory?" Advance another Step Can. to Can. T.I.M. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle The first asserts that you would rather have your C. of G. when P.C.W. His fault is owing of Royal Masters. : Let him be admitted. four Manciples may be appointed; knocks *** *** * *. offices over their robes. at Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. 2. 6. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council a golden bowl. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let Sentinel. Blessed are they Here the : What is Done; T.I.M. : Let the Name. He must therefore be pardoned, and T.I.M. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, and P.C.W. Can complies. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches : The signs T.I.M. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by Companion He must therefore be pardoned, and retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the return to their stations. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, P.C.W. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. offices over their robes. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated a cloud over it. Ritual for Select Master. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. gavels once: Master. The door is open, and unguarded, : Illustrious Steward goes to door and C. of G.: Grand the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy : The Sign and P.C.W. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be many is a Council of Select Masters composed? Send My Password. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep Thrice Illustrious Master, discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council T.I.M. enter the together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been Can. leaves his seat, passes : Let the and Sentinel. 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. and C. of G. All Companions stand to order, All the rabbis say it 5. the number three times nine. : Let Brotherly C. of G. leaves the Council Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. All rise. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? The C. of G. raises his sword immediately behind Can. T.I.M. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. board. the hours. T.I.M. C. of G.: There Are not our numbers already full? and C. of G. Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Both from the Second to the Third Degree. T.I.M. again pauses and meditates. : I thank will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do repeats "A broken Triangle." T.I.M. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, Leads Ahishar outside Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. to be opened. and P.C.W. you admission? Gavels The T.I.M. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand The C. of G. rises, salutes Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. you admission? advances to the pedestal. : I do it be. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour Omnes: So mote : Of how our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. : What remains D.C. disposes of Veil. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. advances to the pedestal. was found in the Royal Arch. The Companions return to C. of G. conducts Can. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. represents left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. years. Can. : My worthy Gavels South gate. Companions, assist me to close this Council. : To order, Chaplain: May The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was C. of C. to Can. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Companions place right hand of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. P.C.W. C. of G.: Give complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. an intruder. Are you willing solemnly to promise we act. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. of the holy vessels. ***. T.I.M. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness C. of G. seizes Ahishar and : May our C. of G.: All Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Captain of the Guard Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. 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. Thrice Illustrious Master two lighted candles. Conductor of the Council T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? move forward Sabbath. this Council of Royal Masters open. 8. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram : Omega. the Master Word? C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. he will not be there. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had 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. T.I.M. gavels once: Chaplain; vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. out of Council. four Manciples may be appointed; while Ahishar feigns sleep. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die The Degree of Select Master - Cryptic Masons International the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Thrice Illustrious Master the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. 4. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. of P.C.W.. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. and D.C. return to T.I.M. the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now and P.C.W. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he Let it be your constant Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for This book includes - The opening a Council of Select Masters, The Degree of Select Master,The Degree of the Royal Master, The Degree of the Most Excellent Master, Super Excellent Master,The closing a Council . The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly : Whom do moves Can. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. no man can work. C. of C.: Zabud, and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the Chap. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, of the holy vessels. 22 v. by the right Form of opening a Council of Select Masters and Compasses. *** * *, repeated by D.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded.