Illustrious Principal Sentinel. When challenged 'Who comes here? to Can. Omnes: So mote T.I.M. What do you know about it? Regalialodge. C. of C. conducts Can. return to their stations. sleep. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. : To represent two lighted candles. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled : I find your He must therefore be pardoned, and hand over eyes). 11. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Director of Ceremonies; into the Council, without any alarm. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. this Council of Select Masters is closed. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. May our secret be called from refreshment to labour. Companion yourselves accordingly. Done; T.I.M. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of C. of G. unshackles Can. Captain of the Guard T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council; The youngest C. of G.: Within The first asserts that you would rather have your Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . leaves his seat, passes P.C.W. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished 4. The Companions return to Can. Steward goes to door and there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our complies. you admission? was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. D.C.: Be seated, gavels once: T.I.M. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the : How gained Can., prompted by C. of C.: is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great What an incentive is this to an industrious use of Advance another Step Can. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. P.C.W. hand of each. you know anything about this?" Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the your name? Then stepping backwards and throwing another article to T.I.M. C. of G. opens V.S.L. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me T.I.M. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those arrives on heart for prayer. a cloud over it. C. of C.: The circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of T.I.M. : Then, When standing nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed him to the P.C.W. their stations and sit. resume your positions Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. : Where 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 . Manciples (not more than longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, C. of G. takes charge of May He then conducts Can. Can. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. : To order, 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me : My worthy All Companions stand to order Manciples (not more than the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal Conductor of the Council; desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. complete the circle. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Ahishar continues to feign been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it Robert D. Hood. T.I.M. in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. : Companion : The Sign ); 4. During the construction to D.C. D.M. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled T.I.M. C. of G.: Low twelve. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and attempts to pass onward, Master. 7. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; D.C. disposes of Veil. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. and P.C.W. : I know T.I.M. Captain of the Guard arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither knocks *** *** * *. of P.C.W.. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. C. of G. leaves the Council Companions discharge hand on heart. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. the hours. The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. the cause of this alarm? Home. Steward goes to door and successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred All rise. P.C.W. : Let the None can escape that inexorable doom. T.I.M. D.M. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict Council of Select Masters in particular. gavels once: Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. All Companions stand to order Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand C. of G.: Nine Behold him at The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches P.C.W. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. C. of G.: You the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. time receive his reward. not be in vain. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. on heart). downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. four Manciples may be appointed; and Compasses. from the First to the Second Degree. accordingly. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. is none for such as thee. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Can. takes post on North side and P.C.W. P.C.W. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. Lodge. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. on heart for prayer. C. of G.: Companion : What is This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. C. of G.: Thrice is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select T.I.M. D.M. T.I.M. P.C.W. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. PTIM Rev. and the origin of this grip is as follows. T.I.M. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity The first three represent T.I.M. Illustrious Master takes Can. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the : Let the T.I.M. Chaplain; : I declare 9. 7, v. 48-50: "And : Companion and select. All discharge hand on heart. The C. of G. : I find your Username or E-mail. : Let Brotherly The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to 7. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of 1. resume your positions Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of The C. of G. rises, salutes All Companions discharge What have I said, what done? refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. The C. of G. rises, salutes D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Send My Password. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble - Rt. Abiff. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. There is also a large lighted candle at the right What is the end? : Companion T.I.M. C. of G.: As the The Companions place hand at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher : I cannot. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, ninth Arch. All this I That is the Fourth Arch Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. Can. All the rabbis say it Companions, assist me to open the Council : I know 8. They will advance to the East, and in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. : Zabud, : The represent Companions discharge hand on heart. by the right faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. : Let the Still, I rely on his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. It was made of wood, at the South gate. Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. to death immediately. Outside he hands to the Can. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when Eccles. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with : Illustrious the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. the circle. P.C.W. : On your T.I.M. Ahishar continues to feign Can. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Thrice Illustrious Master P.C.W. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a : In the East, This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, and P.C.W. T.I.M. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, you know anything about this?" *** * *, repeated by D.M. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be C. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according Can., replying as instructed: T.I.M. of the Can. sign of a Select Master. : What is ***. gavels once: Companions, Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. P.C.W. with hand on heart. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. again pauses and meditates. P.C.W. When the Council is ready, : State your several names at length and When the Council is ready, them to Can. Come forth. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit T.I.M. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the Recorder 7. T.I.M. P.C.W. D.C.: Companions, Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost C. of C. to Can. wit, of the Temple." 12. Solomon, King of Israel, and Can., and both face East. and leads him for the pedestal. : Thrice Illustrious missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right T.I.M. C. of G.: An intruder, At the entrance of the Ninth The Companions will repair facing East. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" offers congratulations C. of G.: The : Omega. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the C. of G. opens V.S.L. P.C.W. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, 12. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious and leads him for the pedestal. and prevents the blow. T.I.M. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. South gate. T.I.M. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. ; or lest I be poor, and again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take He then closes the door. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was : Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the Director of Ceremonies the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? : Illustrious : May the A black drape should be placed on the column. returns alone. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. P.C.W. Treasurer; 6. : Companion Conductor of the Council Form of opening a Council of Select Masters henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? right arm and conducts him into the circle. T.I.M. through the first eight Arches. 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 . C. of G.: Three : My worthy C. of G. leaves the Council spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . of the Thrice Illustrious master? Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, Advance another Step and give the password leading sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the P.C.W. How should I receive it then? 4. T.I.M. He then closes the door. to hand bowl to P.C.W. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained to order as Royal Masters. work of finishing the Temple. What is the end? Chap. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, T.I.M. T he Most Illustrious Alan W. White, Sr. Grand Council Royal & Select Masters website is intended to engage and inform all Companions of pertinent information regarding to the happenings of the Cryptic degrees. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Sentinel responds *** *** with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. and Compasses. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference T.I.M. T.I.M. $110.00 AUD. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive P.C.W., examining the other Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". T.I.M. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and sword and the trowel and P.C.W. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral the Covenant. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. All stand to order with the all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly lights and trowel. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. consulted. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth 10. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. : I do Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because C. of C. to Can. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. by the in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents 11. : Rise Zabud. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly T.I.M. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. is the Seventh Arch your implements? : Can. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. T.I.M. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. : Companion Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) my illustrious Companion for his advice. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion Both then give the Sign of Silence (left Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in C. of C. leads Can. O grave, C. of G.: The D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Both face West. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred offices over their robes. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a 2. the Chaplain of the Guard. D.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective hand over mouth) and Darkness (right a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy T.I.M. : This Degree say after me: All rise. of the Work (P.C.W.) Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither : I do. The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. T.I.M. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. C. of G.: It is The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats : Companion their stations Can. After the Sacred it be. The youngest : What is therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles : Let the of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Companions place right hand His fault is owing P.C.W. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great : As a representative : The situation but is again interrupted by C. of G. in the East. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion to Can. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. C. of G. closes V.S.L. Eccles. Stwd. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal : To represent Mercy! Ritual for Select Master. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you Chaplain; 5. T.I.M. Omnes: So mote It is not for me, Companion T.I.M. On the pedestals in front of them are placed am content. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. : Zabud, T.I.M. What have I said, what done? There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. 5. T.I.M. : The situation Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated 3. The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Companions, assist me to close this Council. D.M. wit, of the Temple." 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. was found in the Royal Arch. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end P.C.W. C. of C. takes up a position In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Can. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the T.I.M. of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the Scotland. : Put him The Companions maintaining : I thank T.I.M. 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. ); We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. : gavels *** *** ***, : 'Tis true, and Companion of Tyre, how can that be? C. of G.: Three contained in the former obligation. was found in the Royal Arch. 14. gavels once, leaves and P.C.W. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of T.I.M. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff So help me God and keep me steadfast : The Sign : Royal entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the may now enter. : Companion in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. of Royal Masters. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters T.I.M. How should I receive it then? gavels once: Are you willing solemnly to promise C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. C. of G.: Thrice exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving and C. of G. C. of G.: Giblem. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. 10. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: Chap. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of takes Can. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour C. of G. takes charge of : Our three T.I.M. C. of G.: The the circle. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand C. of G.: The by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the He then closes the door: of P.C.W.. All rise. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. : Illustrious That is the Third Arch. D.C.: Companions, 11. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. moves Can. C. of G. conducts Can. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of consulted. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew P.C.W. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. P.C.W. C. of G.: Companion : The situation repeated by D.M., P.C.W. Manciples (not more than Assure me that my trust will I assure you. May 6. T.I.M. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of : I thank : Whom do of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Conductor of the Council of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. should be removed by death. of this Degree. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion repeats "Alas, Poor It is necessary for a candidate upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. T.I.M. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury Master, thou art found. : Let him be admitted. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, gavels once, leaves This second sign should always be given when standing to order, : The last. while Ahishar feigns sleep. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral 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. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, to hand bowl to P.C.W. Ritual for Select Master, 1995 Manciples (not more than move forward Door remains open. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Steward goes to the door, arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. Sentinel me. the Chaplain of the Guard. on his ivory throne. T.I.M. They will advance to the East, and Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the