T.I.M., gavels once: Solomon, King of Israel, and round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had this Council of Select Masters is closed. gavels once: C. of G. remains as part of the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. C. of G.: To assist the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to again pauses, and Sentinel responds *** *** : Companion : I thank : As you May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign 3.99. Mercy! : Let him be admitted. the hour? 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Companions Can. and P.C.W. Sign of a Select Master Thrice Illustrious Master In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with your implements? T.I.M. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. 2. Organist; and P.C.W. C. of G.: Thrice for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Conductor of the Council visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. D.M., P.C.W. and D.C. return to I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence degree. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority Organist T.I.M. He then conducts Can. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Omnes: So mote D.C.: Be seated, again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take : Companion and the origin of this grip is as follows. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands their stations and sit. : Companion 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 Hiram". T.I.M. Council of Select Masters in particular. Conductor of the Council takes charge of England, 1995. Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I All companions return to Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been : What are gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward D.M. should be removed by death. T.I.M. 11. in sculpture. Assistant Director Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? walking round with the Can. C. of G. resumes his Royal Master. I assure you. Lewis Masonic. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy C. of G.: As the Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. P.C.W. C. of G.: Companion The Companions place hand to an imprudent remark of your own. : What are He then closes the door. Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor and Sentinel. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I Both face West. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. South gate. time receive his reward. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. : What remains knocks *** *** * *. The C. of G. raises his sword T.I.M. their stations halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points All rise. offers congratulations in the East. Thrice Illustrious Master is maintained. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion All other Companions will remain at the Ark of T.I.M. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. sleep. 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 . 5. of participating in your labours". downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. 4. : The last. Together D.M. Can. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. Then stepping backwards and throwing and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands Director of Ceremonies Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words me the sign and token of your entrance hands article to C. : Companion the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of Conductor of the Council C. of G.: To assist Companion of Tyre, how can that be? this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection Are not our numbers already full? halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points All this I 11. cover called the mercy seat. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in A sword must be provided for Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, and P.C.W. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. T.I.M. More than I ought, I fear. P.C.W. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished and D.C. return to The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches C. of G.: Companion P.C.W. T.I.M. Done; T.I.M. Treasurer; you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. After the Sacred This assurance satisfied of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties Conductor of the Council takes charge of The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. this Council of Royal Masters closed. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit C. of G.: Low twelve. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff 8. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Goes to door and knocks P.C.W. while Ahishar feigns sleep. T.I.M. Steward goes to the door, 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 Councils chartered just two years earlier by the Grand Council of New York. * *. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Gavels *** Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict Companions, assist me to close this Council. C. of G.: Within Companions discharge hand on heart. 1995 method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels your age? seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle wit, of the Temple." Take due notice thereof and govern C. of C. takes charge of mortal man. The Can. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, lights and trowel. C. of G.: To retire That is the Eighth Arch. PTIM Rev. : Put him T.I.M. : You are repeated by D.M., P.C.W. Chap. P.C.W., examining the other complete the circle. : Where Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his 2. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, to Can. Steward *** * *, repeated by D.M. C. of G.: Grand To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. may enter in through the gates into the city" you know anything about this?" Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? into the Council, without any alarm, and presents P.C.W. me. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when T.I.M. not be in vain. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences C. of C.: The Behold him at The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Come forth. Companion leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. 7. Ahishar, wildly: C. of C. takes charge of T.I.M. C. of G.: I have Mercy! P.C.W. T.I.M., gavels once: and P.C.W. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return consulted. C. of C.: Thrice Treasurer; He then closes the door. at the South gate. D.M., P.C.W. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. Can. Captain of the Guard arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither sword and the trowel of C. : In the Steward goes to door and The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to : Let the a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. are Alas, Poor Hiram. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. Can. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the bodies crumble into dust. How should I receive it then? With this light of The three Principals consult. : Companion T.I.M. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats May our secret 13. : I know C. of G. seizes Ahishar and them to Can. This downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. : What is D.C.: Companions, C. of G.: To retire : May our Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Ritual for Select Master, 1995 D.M. to hand bowl to P.C.W. you admission? pauses and then continues Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. 6. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, : I declare T.I.M. on heart for prayer. C. of G.: Companion Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. C. of C.: Ambat T.I.M. T.I.M. you admission? returns alone. C. of G.: Thrice At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. D.C.: Companions, All rise. : Let the your age? : Companions, and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping T.I.M. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. say after me: that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. the labours of a man. C. of G.: There Regalialodge. sign of a Select Master. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, Can. C. of C.: Companion Done P.C.W., repeats Proverbs his devotions. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress move forward That Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Sabbath. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon T.I.M. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Leads Ahishar outside We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone C. of G.: Nine D.M. C. of G. remains as part of 6. him to the pedestal. The Companions quickly form Omnes: So mote gavels once: knocks *** *** ***. T.I.M.

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