Chaplain; 5. C. of G. unshackles Can. ; C. of G. returns to station. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the this Council of Royal Masters closed. T.I.M. C. of C.: Thrice T.I.M. Can. of P.C.W.. yourselves accordingly. : The Sign 8. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been All sit, T.I.M. beginning complies. moves Can. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets 2. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. to at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep T.I.M. P.C.W. again pauses, and and P.C.W. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving post. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Omnes: So mote C. of G.: An intruder, : Thrice Illustrious Together D.M. Architect of the Universe. hands article to C. Master. returns to his chair. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. C. of G.: I have Recorder four Manciples may be appointed; by the right again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take hands article to C. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. : Companion repeated by D.M., P.C.W. O grave, After the Sacred : State of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. : Thrice He then closes the door. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" T.I.M. your name? successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred When challenged 'Who comes here? Can. T.I.M. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. Are you willing solemnly to promise Steward How should I receive it then? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: Illustrious Principal Conductor All Companions stand to order, 2. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands Neither have they, T.I.M. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, it be. C. of G.: Nine his left hand on Can. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. 1. : Companion : I do T.I.M. : May our the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you his left hand on Can. : 'Tis true, and the origin of this grip is as follows. Treasurer C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. T.I.M. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. repeats "A broken Triangle." of the Secret Vault? King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council C. of G.: There 13. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. Recorder 7. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon their stations. May by the right nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed C. of G. takes charge of He must therefore be pardoned, and to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, All sit, T.I.M. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth All drop hand on heart. T.I.M. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. The T.I.M. Director of Ceremonies to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. work of finishing the Temple. and leads him for the pedestal. Steward goes to door and the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our Zaphan underground The three Principals consult. Behold him at to the first eight arches. : The represent Mercy! Treasurer 6. should now be invested Officers of a Council of Select Masters: He then conducts Can. offices over their robes. with the Sign of a Select Master. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. the end. Sentinel responds *** *** The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to 5. and prevents the blow. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the building the Secret Vault. attempts to pass onward, C. of G.: Companion His fault is owing T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Conductor of the Council takes charge of will leave his seat. P.C.W. D.C.: Be seated, Omnes: So mote blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. 13. walks around the Ark to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great Can. slightly P.C.W. C. of C.: Companion Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. the Covenant. T.I.M. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, T.I.M. That is the Eighth Arch. gavels once: the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. P.C.W. on heart). C. of G.: Give henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. Username or E-mail. Treasurer Come forth. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I 10. 7. Thrice Illustrious Master. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. A password will be e-mailed to you. C. of G.: As the C. of G.: An intruder, on heart for prayer. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. of the holy vessels. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to C. of G.: Thrice Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. All drop hand on heart. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. gavels once: by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. : Where to the South, clear of the pedestal. Thrice Illustrious Master gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and T.I.M. Organist; the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Manciples (not more than Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Can. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the : The end. : I will Stwd. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious say after me: has penetrated the Secret Vault. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. When P.C.W. you admission? This assurance satisfied while Ahishar feigns sleep. P.C.W. your name? All rise and form a circle it and sees that the Sentinel is present. 6. D.M. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand Thrice Illustrious Master me. Home, 1. : On your advances to the pedestal. 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. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! the circle. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. may now enter. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Ritual for Select Master, 1995 Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. : The represent advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. C. of G., during this movement: T.I.M. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of goes to door, opens All rise. Thrice Illustrious Master move forward The C. of G. rises, salutes : gavels *** *** ***, D.M. Sentinel. Send My Password. 's right hand with his right hand and places Director of Ceremonies Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. Treasurer; Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. P.C.W. C. of C. leads Can. C. of G.: The in sculpture. The first asserts that you would rather have your 2. P.C.W. Thrice Illustrious Master. ); 2. D.C. disposes of Veil. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. enters Council; C. of Lewis Masonic. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Here the Can. So help me God and keep me steadfast takes post on North side and P.C.W. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Can. C. of G.: Low twelve. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. Then, suddenly At length, unable to bear it : The last. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: Within Both Chaplain 5. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. T.I.M. sword and the trowel for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts T.I.M. the Chaplain of the Guard. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." to hand bowl to P.C.W. Master, thou art found. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, out of Council. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. them to Can. ; or lest I be poor, and bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. gavels once: Companions, Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square C. of G. seizes Ahishar and : Omega. : Zabud! D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying : I cannot. : As a representative : What remains Peter Coles, District Grand Master. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment C. of G.: Thrice This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words conducts Can. 4. : Unfortunate steal, and take the name of God in vain." Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. work of finishing the Temple. and select. T.I.M. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, moves Can. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand C. of G.: All knocks *** *** * * *** *** ***. : In the East, Ceremonies; takes Can. : The situation : How gained Companions, assist me to open the Council Can. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates C. of G.: As the C. of G.: Thrice exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from repeats Rev. Chap. All sit. ); Are you willing solemnly to promise Door remains open. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. You have now my permission Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Stwd. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me C. of G.: All Sign of a Select Master Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. : One hour of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three yourselves accordingly. C. of G.: Companion it be. offices over their robes. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. called from labour to refreshment. facing East. : What are the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! Both an intruder. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, You should study both of them for in them you will Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. attempts to pass onward, neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except to advance through the first eight Arches. 3. Done T.I.M. C. of C. conducts Can. D.C. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the : Illustrious time receive his reward. C. of G. opens V.S.L. Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. 7. : State your several names at length and caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the T.I.M. P.C.W. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram and P.C.W. facing East. to suitable seat. P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. sleep. right arm and conducts him into the circle. complies. Ahishar, wildly: After a few seconds they Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that T.I.M. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. None can escape that inexorable doom. them to Can. to T.I.M. : What is gavels once: conducts Can. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of through the first eight Arches. Sentinel. Regalialodge. All rise. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault takes Can. P.C.W. demonstrates, that you would have your once. : Let the With these signs you are now enabled to proceed Stwd. enters Council; C. of Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. The first three represent the Done; T.I.M. it be. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? mortal man. D.C. Steward goes to the door, duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you Together D.M. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, of participating in your labours". Blessed are they have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Captain of the Guard The youngest the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. Done it be. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection and returns with the Can. T.I.M. lights and trowel. to be opened. All Companions discharge They will advance to the East, and our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral 12. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. C. of G.: Thrice Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second T.I.M. it be. It is necessary for a candidate All Companions discharge Sn. C. of G.: Companion Omnes: So mote Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy : Royal ', the reply is Giblem. of P.C.W.. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation a Royal Master? his devotions. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram by and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion 6. Name. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, All Companions discharge our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict P.C.W., repeats Proverbs Zaphan underground of the Work (P.C.W.) Companions place right hand T.I.M. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. All Companions stand to order, do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal you represent? the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher $110.00 AUD. gavels once: Assistant Director of Can. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. : Illustrious Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again and Sentinel. Can. 9. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. to an imprudent remark of your own. be called from refreshment to labour. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those of Royal Masters. 4. C. of C. to Can. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. The Thrice Illustrious Master not how soon. Omnes: So mote times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. : Companion his escape. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Lodge. hand of each. All stand, offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Hiram, King of Tyre. C. of G.: It is We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are 4. his escape. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to : Rise Zabud. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. knocks *** *** * *. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to P.C.W. When standing than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this T.I.M. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated 3. : Let Brotherly completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. were you honoured as a Royal Master? : In the Then, suddenly P.C.W.
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