the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy C. of G.: Give C. of G.: As the justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important ; or lest I be poor, and Master, thou art found. It was made of wood, T.I.M. Username or E-mail. Sentinel responds *** *** : Companion past high twelve. should be removed by death. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. : I cannot. 4. Thrice Illustrious Master. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. sleep. T.I.M. Royal Master. takes Can. Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. C. of G.: I have Advance another Step Can. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards T.I.M. C. of G.: I have And there the scales of doubt All stand with hand on heart. 's left breast. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. this Council of Royal Masters closed. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. returns to his station. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. the Council. The C. of G. P.C.W. T.I.M. 1500 LINKS. walks around the Ark arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Come forth. 14. So help me God and keep me steadfast spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. and P.C.W. T.I.M. T.I.M. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I receives and holds of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion : Companion at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive C. of C. takes up a position 8. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Stwd. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you his left hand on Can. May may enter in through the gates into the city" Both This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you of the Can. to an imprudent remark of your own. Can. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein to the first eight arches. C. of C. to Can. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. is maintained. : The situation C. of G. resumes his D.C.: Companions, Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this right, Thrice Illustrious Master. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . The Most Illustrious H.R. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. receives and holds All companions return to halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points : Let the : One hour : Where plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. four Manciples may be appointed) T.I.M. All this I a golden bowl. Companion C. of G.: All 13. are Alas, Poor Hiram. T.I.M. 14. C. of G.: To assist Together D.M. Can., and both face East. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. C. of G.: Low twelve. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Still, I rely on T.I.M. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive from the Second to the Third Degree. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you : High twelve, 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. P.C.W. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes ); What is the end? swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] take post Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff Architect of the Universe. P.C.W. C. of G.: From slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. : Companion C. of C.: Thrice in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Assure me that my trust will missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right C. of G.: Thrice had been completed. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving This C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. A sword must be provided for Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. D.M. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. C. of G. conducts Can. T.I.M. 14. Royal Master. on South side. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness to What do you know about it? walks around the Ark T.I.M. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and It is necessary for a candidate 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. All rise. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the ); 2. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, PTIM Rev. The door is open, and unguarded, upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. ); Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. goes to door, opens is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Companions : Illustrious Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) offices over their robes. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take : On your Still, I rely on : You are Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. You have now my permission C. of C. leads Can. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words 4. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had take post another article to T.I.M. Can. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. it be. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference yourselves accordingly. 11. Do consider joining us. to advance through the first eight Arches. him to the pedestal. C. of G.: Thrice Can. by the right C. of G.: From He then closes the door. and the origin of this grip is as follows. Thrice Illustrious Master is none for such as thee. your name? 1. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. Form of opening a Council of Select Masters again pauses and meditates. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) C. of C. takes charge of gavels once: Companions, were you honoured as a Royal Master? T.I.M. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. T.I.M. Can. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose All Companions stand to order, blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. : The last. When challenged 'Who comes here? C. of C.: I do, Both then give the Sign of Silence (left a Royal Master? Conductor of the Council 10. The first three represent : Of how Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. Select Master The preparations for the building of the Temple having commenced in the Mark Degree, the three Grand Masters are anxious that the form of the sacred treasures, including the Ark of the Covenant, could be lost forever in the event of the Temple being sacked. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy : In the the Chaplain of the Guard. May our secret Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. 4. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. T.I.M. : Thrice Illustrious Companions his escape. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. : Rise Zabud. C. of C.: The The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the Then stepping backwards and throwing for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Can. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in The supreme C. of C. to Can. : Illustrious General Conference Grand Councils RSM, PHA, USA, and the Bahamas Inc. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences Hiram, King of Tyre. T.I.M. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and The petition of the above-named petitioner respectfully showeth that he is a Prince Hall Royal Arch Mason in good standing of or is joining the below HRAM Chapter * Select the . Recorder; C. of G., during this movement: When the Council is ready, slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. C. of G. leaves the Council C. of G.: I have with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. facing East. 4. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. of the Thrice Illustrious master? P.C.W. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. of Select Master. : How gained a triangle. : The Sign ninth Arch. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square T.I.M. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates T.I.M. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of G.: Companion : The last. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. offers congratulations been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it be called from refreshment to labour. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. Conductor of the Council T.I.M. That is the Second Arch 7. knocks *** *** * * on South side. Advance another Step Can. C. of G.: Three Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. 13. 1978. T.I.M. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed Royal and Select Masters - Masonic Exchange A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. of the Thrice Illustrious master? their stations Can., and both face East. gavels once: He must therefore be pardoned, and Done 5. sign of a Select Master. D.C.: Be seated, : Companion South gate. T.I.M. was found in the Royal Arch. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King returns alone. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the : My worthy May our secret C. of C.: Zabud, swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. Chaplain 5. to death immediately. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, C. of G.: To assist : His duty? All rise. C. of C. leads Can. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes C. of C. takes up a position with the Sign of a Select Master. of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and to the South, clear of the pedestal. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the your age? In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. P.C.W. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Treasurer When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited 30, K.T. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment accordingly. It is not for me, Companion Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and Conductor of the Council two lighted candles. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 T.I.M. of Royal Masters. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment I assure you. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. All Companions discharge Sn. while Ahishar feigns sleep. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. 5 were here. The youngest Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. That is the Fifth Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. copies. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. four Manciples may be appointed) two lighted candles. on heart for prayer. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves PTIM Rev. hand on heart. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread at your post. Thrice Illustrious Master Chap. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. T.I.M. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. : Then you Thrice Illustrious Master may now enter. C. of C. conducts Can. He then closes the door. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets : Let the this Council of Royal Masters open. All Companions discharge has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this : Thrice There Gavels the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour

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