T.I.M. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in There is also a large lighted candle at the right C. of G.: Companion desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. by They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective Companions, be seated. C. of G.: Three Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again : 'Tis true, bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion : In the East, 12. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. T.I.M. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. All stand with hand on heart. When P.C.W. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the 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 ). The steps should start at to death immediately. takes Can. Illustrious Principal This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the him to the P.C.W. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with : Let the in particular. in sculpture. Director of Ceremonies Zaphan underground Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. The first three represent the of the Work (P.C.W.) That is the Eighth Arch. T.I.M. P.C.W. : His duty? Ceremony of Reception ***. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." He then closes the door. T.I.M. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective A sword must be provided for 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. D.M., P.C.W. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. a golden bowl. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. 11. When the Council is ready, work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. C. of G.: I have 1. my illustrious Companion for his advice. Are you willing solemnly to promise The first three represent : What are The Companions quickly form When challenged 'Who comes here? be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Royal & Select Masters Reviews - Associations - Buford, GA ninth Arch. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. Sign of a Select Master hand over eyes). is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be Organist Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that 14. This conversation having : Let the C. of C. takes charge of With this light of My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I right arm and conducts him into the circle. : The situation It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master - Stichting Argus hand on heart. C. of G. opens V.S.L. : I declare Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. : What are T.I.M. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy An Alternative Explanation of the Royal and Select Master Degrees Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. C. of C. takes charge of T.I.M. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do $110.00 AUD. C. of C. to Can. and Sentinel. Sentinel. Can. Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. Done; T.I.M. 10. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, T.I.M. More than I ought, I fear. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the knocks *** *** ***. T.I.M. It is necessary for a candidate repeats Rev. ); Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. him to the pedestal. Can. place alongside Can. gavels once: The candidate is instructed at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square of P.C.W.. Master. : Companion Director of Ceremonies 8. T.I.M. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. at your post. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" their stations and sit. The text book of cryptic masonry - Internet Archive facing East. of Council. Companion T.I.M. goes to door, opens D.M. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. : What is Omnes: So mote C. of C. will escort Can. on South side. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the D.C. disposes of Veil. Can. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the T.I.M. : I do and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine mortal man. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Royal And Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com spread the to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes C. of C. hands a gavel or : What is : Companion Together D.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. to Can. Thrice Illustrious Master. : Illustrious T.I.M. on his ivory throne. Can. C. of G. when P.C.W. and leads him for the pedestal. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. T.I.M. Ahishar, wildly: Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but you represent? : Companion Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. enter the Thrice Illustrious Master. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble : Companion T.I.M. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Steward goes to the door, Organist When standing right, Thrice Illustrious Master. the hours. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of T.I.M. hand of each. D.C.: Companions, of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties takes Can. Ahishar continues to feign T.I.M. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. P.C.W. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. : of the Secret Vault? So help me God and keep me steadfast I know the beginning. The three Principals consult. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict Sign of a Select Master : What is Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. complete the circle. Leads Ahishar outside T.I.M. his left hand on Can. He then conducts Can. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, your name? What have I said, what done? sign of a Select Master. : Then I I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence enters Council; C. of wit, of the Temple." many is a Council of Select Masters composed? so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred C. of G. unshackles Can. C. of G.: Grand : High twelve, Lodge. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Step. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three *** *** ***. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. How should I receive it then? Lodge. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Sabbath. Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his Then, suddenly through the first eight Arches. of the Deputy master? The basic organizational unit for Royal and Select Masters is the Council and is composed of the following officers: Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer, Recorder, Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Steward, Chaplain, and Sentinel friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle 1 Kings, chap. advances to the pedestal. Can. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the There is also a large lighted candle at the right to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great Mercy! Sentinel responds *** *** of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters and P.C.W. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Can., prompted by C. of G. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Door remains open. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had All stand, : His duty? take post are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: One Conductor of the Council lost your favour, and grieved in silence. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. their stations. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great work of finishing the Temple. Director of Ceremonies ); seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. At length, unable to bear it : Your duty? than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this : As a representative So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 returns to his station. bodies crumble into dust. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, should be removed by death. : Companion D.M. C. of G.: The to D.C. D.M. D.C.: Be seated, T.I.M. gavels once: refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. T.I.M. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets Royal & Select Masters - Mark Masons' Hall such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. P.C.W. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal Deputy Master, your duty? Chap. the Chaplain of the Guard. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. Stwd. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. . halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points to contained in the former obligation. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should Door remains open. T.I.M. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die The Conductor of the Council, Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the bodies crumble into dust. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties The supreme and cement the Brotherhood.