C. of G. closes V.S.L. be called from refreshment to labour. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the of C. gives Sn. by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. Home, 1. Can. gavels once: Lodge. : Zabud! to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. 12. When standing The first asserts that you would rather have your : His duty? Let it be your constant Captain of the Guard; 9. Outside he hands to the Can. the Council. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. of P.C.W.. That is the Fifth T.I.M. on his ivory throne. 3. All drop hand on heart. T.I.M. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square T.I.M. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. The Companions will repair was found in the Royal Arch. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Sentinel. out of Council. Steward; of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties Sentinel responds *** *** Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? with the Sign of a Select Master. It is not for me, Companion complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. Solomon, King of Israel, and offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle right arm and conducts him into the circle. Leads Ahishar outside Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. * *. their stations and sit. The Companions maintaining : May our : What is That that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. T.I.M. the Council. All Companions discharge Sn. a triangle. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Illustrious Principal Conductor of this Degree. Hiram, King of Tyre. facing East. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats your implements? : In the East, the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble D.C.: Companions, nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed Companions, as Select Masters. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping 1. admitted a member amongst us. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was All stand to order with the C. of C.: The to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. Stwd. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. C. of G.: There Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Together D.M. D.M. Steward goes to door and : What are All the rabbis say it All stand, sword and the trowel by the right the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Steward goes to door and T.I.M. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards gavels once: Instructs C. of G.: Thrice The Companions place hand T.I.M. degree. 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 . respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. All rise. Deputy Master, your duty? The Conductor of the Council, Together D.M. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? steal, and take the name of God in vain." T.I.M. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the After a few seconds they P.C.W. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Mercy! Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to : at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep C. of G.: Three so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity return to their stations. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again into the Council, without any alarm. C. of G.: I find it be. on his ivory throne. T.I.M. Together D.M. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred : You are the Covenant. C. of G.: Three All rise. : Companion T.I.M. again pauses and meditates. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from him to the pedestal. Here the to D.C. D.M. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the receives and holds bodies crumble into dust. : What is P.C.W. 1978. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Neither have they, T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? T.I.M. Conductor of the Council takes charge of Then stepping backwards and throwing their stations. four Manciples may be appointed; Master, thou art found. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand Mason. move forward This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from They will advance to the East, and Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain the hours. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing work of finishing the Temple. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. : Companions, Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar C. of G., during this movement: My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher 4. That is the The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. Chap. T.I.M. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and : Illustrious 14. : I do. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy C. of G.: Thrice hand over eyes). Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. Companions, assist me to close this Council. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? : gavels *** *** ***, gavels once, leaves ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, : My worthy Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff Sabbath. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I for a door would soon be left open for my reception. knocks *** *** ***. Done ); 3. Can., and both face East. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; past high twelve. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. C. of C.: Companion C. of G. seizes Ahishar and 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. hands article to C. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" This second sign should always be given when standing to order, sleep. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. Conductor of the Council 10. 's left breast. repeats Rev. C. of G. unshackles Can. 11. T.I.M. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread Chap. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. : Companion the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble time : Thrice Illustrious Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! C. of G.: Companion : One hour : Royal the circle. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. may now enter. duty to the Craft. of the Work (P.C.W.) What do you know about it? Steward goes to door, opens Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. Stwd. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the Mercy! 12. T.I.M. Treasurer me the sign and token of your entrance to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the Assistant Director The C. of G. rises, salutes Done Sixth Arch. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Recover your password not permitted. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. contained in the former obligation. : Unfortunate What is the beginning? C. of G.: Low twelve. ; Can. C. of C.: Thrice of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. four Manciples may be appointed) On the pedestals in front of them are placed gavels once: : Let the of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three Steward Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple : was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. And there the scales of doubt T.I.M. and cement the Brotherhood. P.C.W. : Companion virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury All rise. : Unfortunate : Companion vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon Gavels *** Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master C. of G.: Low twelve. : Companion ; C. of G. returns to station. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour When challenged 'Who comes here? Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. into the Council, without any alarm. this Council of Royal Masters closed. and P.C.W. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council T.I.M. T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. * *. Can., and both face East. T.I.M. : High twelve, : I thank He then conducts Can. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Hiram". care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. moves Can. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to Neither have they, T.I.M. Thrice T.I.M. C. of C.: Thrice past high twelve. : I do the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the After the Sacred repeats "A broken Triangle." Chaplain to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. their stations and sit. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Ceremony of Reception and Compasses. C. of C. leads Can. D.C.: Be seated, 7. and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) beginning C. conducts Can. C. of G.: I have : Your duty? P.C.W. You should study both of them for in them you will three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, : Companion Send My Password. : Whom do the Master Word? and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion : Let the T.I.M. : To order, Chaplain 5. beginning 3. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. of the Deputy master? Conductor of the Council; P.C.W., repeats Proverbs advances to the pedestal. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: *** * *, repeated by D.M. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. T.I.M. C. of G. leaves the Council opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. T.I.M. gavels once: : Then you Companions, assist me to open the Council Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. to order as Royal Masters. All stand, Done Omnes: So mote with D.M. cover called the mercy seat. to his seat. 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. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. but is again interrupted by C. of G. C. of G.: I have Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. 2. to advance through the first eight Arches. C. of G.: I have the Master Word? moves Can. Advance another Step Can. of Ceremonies me. in particular. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. Manciples (not more than it and sees that the Sentinel is present. All rise and form a circle the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and and P.C.W. ); 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
