of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
C. of G.: It is
Omnes: So mote
Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. goes to door, opens
C. of G.: There
C. of G.: But,
Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. : My worthy
Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
The first three represent the
: His duty? Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and
demonstrates, that you would have your
Omnes: So mote
at your post. C. of G.: Low twelve. of the Deputy master? is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
; or lest I be poor, 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 . Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
of Royal Masters. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. C. of G. unshackles Can. );
All rise. . Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. admitted a member amongst us. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
T.I.M. The Companions return to
T.I.M. and P.C.W. knocks *** *** ***. 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 C. of G.: Nine
right, Thrice Illustrious Master. During the construction
P.C.W. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. But quickly realizing that one of their number was
T.I.M. C. of G. resumes his
; Can. advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. the hours. I have
C. of C. takes up a position
T.I.M. T.I.M. returns alone. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
T.I.M. to D.C. D.M. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. And that it might
Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
: gavels *** *** ***,
T.I.M. complies. T.I.M. degree. a Royal Master? T.I.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
by the
: State
Can. The Thrice Illustrious Master
Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. Blessed are they
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. He then closes the door:
Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
Send My Password. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates
as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
Chap. Illustrious Master takes Can. Director of Ceremonies; 8. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
C. of C. conducts Can. Instructs
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Captain of the Guard;
led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
while Ahishar feigns sleep. : Companion
T.I.M. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. 9. All Companions stand to order
C. of C.: Thrice
the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. C. of G.: You
Gavels
Conductor of the Council
: Royal
Thrice Illustrious Master
T.I.M. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. Together D.M. D.M. of P.C.W.. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters
What is the beginning? C. of G.: Thrice
: Then,
your implements? your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
and prevents the blow. Royal Master. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. the end. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
you represent? P.C.W. ***. Solomon, King of Israel, and
T.I.M. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
T.I.M. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. Thrice Illustrious Master
Can. : Companion
The door is open, and unguarded,
Can. offers congratulations to the Can. hand of each. ; C. of G. returns to station. Robert D. Hood. T.I.M. : State your several names at length and
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. Royal Master. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
I assure you. of C. gives Sn. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. be called from refreshment to labour. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
The Companions place hand
building the Secret Vault. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) Stwd. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
This assurance satisfied
to hand bowl to P.C.W. gavels once:
with the Jewel. : Let the
C. of C.: Thrice
will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
All sit. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
: Companion
Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. The Conductor of the Council,
Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. on his ivory throne. hand on heart. P.C.W. The T.I.M. T.I.M. sleep. C. of C. to Can. C. of C. conducts Can. D.C.: Companions,
); 2. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
Steward goes to door and
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? C. of G.: One
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T.I.M. C. of G.: As the
Who comes here? Together D.M. Treasurer 6. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? The youngest
The C. of G. rises, salutes
and P.C.W. Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
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and cement the Brotherhood. moves Can. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. All this I
in front
Organist;
: I do
"ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. : The signs
consulted. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth,
A sword must be provided for
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
T.I.M. D.M. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. P.C.W. them to Can. All rise. C. of G. closes V.S.L. Zaphan underground
Ahishar continues to feign
: May our
Done; T.I.M. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. : 'Tis true,
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
the Council.
an intruder. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft
a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. again pauses and meditates. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
C. of G.: I have
Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) Gavels
am content. takes post on North side and P.C.W. T.I.M. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. : Where
D.C.: Companions,
: Companion
C. of G.: To assist
exclaimed "Poor Hiram". the Covenant. their stations and sit. : The last. gavels once. On the pedestals in front of them are placed
What is the end? the Chaplain of the Guard. and retires from the Council. How should I receive it then? : Let him be admitted. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? : The situation
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
post. C. of G.: On the
T.I.M. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. T.I.M. C. of G.: All
spread the
it be. my days in peace. The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
Neither have they,
Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to Can. 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. 12. C. of G.: I have
halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
at your post. Can. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
takes Can. Illustrious Principal
by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500
All rise. P.C.W. C. of G.: There
P.C.W. Thrice Illustrious Master
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) All stand to order with the
C. of G.: Companion
Advance another Step Can. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. : One hour
with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. T.I.M. P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of C. leads Can. ', the reply is Giblem. On the pedestals in front of them are placed
In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master,
Still, I rely on
All sit. replaces Square and Compasses. : In the
that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except
T.I.M. T.I.M. Assistant Director of
of the Principal Conductor of the Work? Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. *** * *, repeated by D.M. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. Recorder; 7. Can., replying as instructed:
Username or E-mail. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. The first three represent the
D.C.
knocks *** *** * *. The C. of G.
the South-East and both stand, facing North. After the Sacred
have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
Sentinel
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. All rise and form a circle
gavels once:
P.C.W. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Steward
9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had
This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
and Compasses. T.I.M. 10. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. So help me God and keep me steadfast
So help me God and keep me steadfast
May
C. of C. to Can. 11. C. of G.: Thrice
ninth Arch. T.I.M. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. I know the beginning. place alongside Can. T.I.M. The Companions will repair
and P.C.W. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. lights and trowel. Can complies. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
Manciples (not more than
All sit. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now
: Put him
Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
And there the scales of doubt
of this Degree. may enter in through the gates into the city"
Recorder 7. This
again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
T.I.M. gavels once: Companions,
C. of C.: The
caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the
C. of G.: An intruder
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devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
and leads him for the pedestal. should be removed by death. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
right, Thrice Illustrious Master. degree. to the first eight arches. : On your
their stations. : Companion
C. of G.: Thrice
to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram
Omnes: So mote
shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. I have
Conductor of the Council
That is the
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. of the Can. T.I.M. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of
D.C.: Companions,
your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. Treasurer
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. This
C. of C. takes charge of
complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? P.C.W. Manciples (not more than
Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. you know anything about this?" T.I.M. Can., prompted by C. of G.
: Our three
: High twelve,
him to the pedestal. Stwd. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
his escape. T.I.M. moves Can. Are not our numbers already full? Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. Companions, assist me to open the Council
C. of C. hands a gavel or
to Can. board. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? your implements? D.C.: Companions,
Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? of this Degree. 5. T.I.M. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Advance another Step Can. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered;
2. Sentinel responds *** ***
: What are
is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
5. Steward goes to door, opens
again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
: Of how
the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour
with hand on heart. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant.