G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
years. T.I.M. Can. the empires of the world in ruin. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? : Illustrious
C. of G.: Companion
P.C.W. 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. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
10. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
After the Sacred
C. of G.: From
this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple
C. of G.: Grand
Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. C. of G. opens V.S.L. South gate. The first three represent
Companions, be seated. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
C. of G.: Nine
to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
This Secret Vault was divided into nine Arches or Crypts. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. Both face West. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
him to the P.C.W. Stwd. and C. of G.
The youngest
: Let the
virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
C. of C. takes charge of
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . Thrice Illustrious Master. Chaplain 5. The Can. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. his devotions.
and
There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
me the sign and token of your entrance
with the Sign of a Select Master. 22 v.
Can. Then, suddenly
O grave,
the manner which has already been explained to you. through the first eight Arches. All sit. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
The Companions place hand
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because
C. of G.: Within
Companions, as Select Masters. Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
T.I.M. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
May our secret
In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this
of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
: Companion
Sabbath. South gate. : State
It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. 2. This is the offical site for the General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal & Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliated, Inc. All information is for the membership. C. of G. leaves the Council
addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
D.C.: Be seated,
: The Sign
C. of G.: Thrice
What is the end? T.I.M. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. During the construction
Come forth. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
another article to T.I.M. and C. of G.
my illustrious Companion for his advice. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
: I declare
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. your implements? He then closes the door. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. P.C.W. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see
Steward goes to the door,
Can. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. );
four Manciples may be appointed)
: In the
The three Principals consult. : Then you
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
T.I.M. He must therefore be pardoned, and
: Zabud! T.I.M. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
2. D.M. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. T.I.M. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. C. of C.: Thrice
many is a Council of Select Masters composed? When P.C.W. : What are
and leads him for the pedestal. The C. of C. conducts Can. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
and D.C. return to
A sword must be provided for
C. of G.: Three
The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
9. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates
C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
P.C.W. Peter Coles, District Grand Master. : Companion
This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. : Companion
C. of C.: Companion
7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. T.I.M. T.I.M. What have I said, what done? Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. beginning
right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. T.I.M. Organist;
When the Council is ready,
C. of C.: I do,
Zaphan underground
Organist
Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
and
of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and
The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many
: Illustrious
in front
and C. of G.
With this light of
: You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
from the Second to the Third Degree. be called from refreshment to labour. is none for such as thee. T.I.M. : What remains
Can. him to the pedestal. C. of C.: Thrice
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) Director of Ceremonies 8. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
immediately behind Can. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
this Council of Select Masters is closed.
11. : Companion
Master. :
your name? Username or E-mail. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards
Mercy! Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
: What is
What is the beginning? D.M. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. move forward
This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you
in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. beginning
All Companions stand to order
T.I.M. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
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. Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. T.I.M. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. All Companions discharge Sn. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
of this Degree. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. hand of each. : My worthy
Send My Password. Both face West. T.I.M. All the rabbis say it
's right hand with his right hand and places
walking round with the Can. C. of G.: As the
The Companions will repair
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. : In the East,
gavels once: Companions,
All rise. D.M. gavels once, leaves
C. of G.: Companion
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
Assure me that my trust will
This
or Holy of Holies. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. P.C.W. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
C. of G.: Three
Thrice Illustrious Master,
Can., replying as instructed:
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
Chap. Can. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority
henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. the South-East and both stand, facing North. : Omega. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
Blessed are they
and P.C.W. passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. takes post on North side and P.C.W. on heart). Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. T.I.M. in the East. All sit, T.I.M. C. of C.: Thrice
T.I.M. *** * *, repeated by D.M. C. of G.: The
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? 3. Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. T.I.M. contained in the former obligation. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. returns alone. Thrice Illustrious Master,
: Companion
the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
22 v.
What do you know about it? by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. complies. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. May
with hand on heart. : Of how
Gavels ***
his escape. T.I.M. P.C.W. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? C. of G.: Thrice
the empires of the world in ruin. Mason. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
Neither have they,
is none for such as thee. Regalialodge. : Unfortunate
The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
Here the
None can escape that inexorable doom. had been completed. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
T.I.M. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
was found in the Royal Arch. to D.C. D.M. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
Mercy! T.I.M. receives and holds
C. of G. resumes his
Officers of a Council of Select Masters:
Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. : Let Brotherly
T.I.M. you represent? of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. Companions discharge hand on heart. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Sentinel responds *** ***
Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the
: My worthy
of Royal Masters. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. T.I.M. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
C. conducts Can. Advance another Step Can. Chaplain; 5. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. C. of C. will escort Can. Royal Master. : Companions,
by the right
to
Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. of the Work (P.C.W.) C. of G.: Give
shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
In order to prevent this
an intruder. time
3. And there the scales of doubt
T.I.M. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. I know the beginning. C. of G., during this movement:
T.I.M. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
T.I.M. to his seat. All this I
Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
Thrice Illustrious Master
than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
again pauses and meditates. Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. a triangle. 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 Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Stwd. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. of the Deputy master? : This Degree
Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. Sentinel. to his seat. ', the reply is Giblem. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. them to Can. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
It was made of wood,
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 3.99. $110.00 AUD. Here the
Are not our numbers already full? : Thrice Illustrious
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : You are
left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. D.C. disposes of Veil. T.I.M. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! ***. Gavels
Can. board. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
gavels once, leaves
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Captain of the Guard
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
This conversation having
the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? hand of each. another article to T.I.M. : I do. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. : I thank
King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
once. 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. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. The C.
Thrice Illustrious Master. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. and select. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. T.I.M. Chaplain;
Illustrious Principal
Can. Chap. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. right arm and conducts him into the circle. They will advance to the East, and
Stwd. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Robert D. Hood. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
are Alas, Poor Hiram. repeats "Alas, Poor
Sabbath. Done
D.M. C. of C. takes charge of
C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. What do you know about it? knocks *** *** * *. Master, thou art found. : One hour
Can repeats "Poor Hiram". It teaches that the immortal truths of life will never be destroyed; that the approach of disorder and destruction will cause the Craft to deposit these great truths in a safe and secure place where they will be preserved; and, although forgotten and lost for a time . Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
and returns with the Can. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation
of the Deputy master? of the Can. ninth Arch. offers congratulations
"ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. 6. the Covenant. C. of C.: The first. this Council of Royal Masters open. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
gavels once:
It is necessary for a candidate
T.I.M. am content. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many
T.I.M. Treasurer; 6. C. of C. hands a gavel or
: Your duty? T.I.M. wit, of the Temple." but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. of C.
:
to
the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
7. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? and P.C.W. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. Outside he hands to the Can. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
: You are
The Thrice Illustrious Master
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
: What is
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
Architect of the Universe. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters
returns to his station. P.C.W. Can. : The situation
henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. four Manciples may be appointed;
Captain of the Guard;
his escape. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
Steward goes to door and
arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
again pauses, and
12. yourselves accordingly. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of
In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. : What are
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
to order as Royal Masters. Thrice Illustrious Master
offers congratulations to the Can. Mercy! T.I.M. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. my days in peace. This
Mercy! Come forth. a golden bowl. Steward goes to door and
Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . C. of G.: The
temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
: One hour
is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. The C.
gavels once. Done
left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Steward
Can. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
D.M. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Conductor of the Council;
C. of G.: Companion
ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. May
Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. the Council. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. You have now my permission
The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
: Then you
T.I.M. 4. gavels once: Companions,
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. Treasurer;
Of late, finding
Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
C. of G. leaves the Council
Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
T.I.M. Can. returns to his chair. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
Chaplain
Chaplain: May
Sentinel. you know anything about this?" their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return
T.I.M. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
gavels once:
T.I.M. of participating in your labours". entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
right arm and conducts him into the circle. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
to advance through the first eight Arches. C. of G.: Companion
C. of G.: Grand
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
mortal man. ***. T.I.M. All Companions discharge
Ritual for Select Master. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : Companion
have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
and retires from the Council. D.C.: Companions,
D.C.: Be seated,
Can. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Conductor of the Council 10. at your post. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant.
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