of the Deputy master? it be. That is the Second Arch to C. of C. conducts Can. and the origin of this grip is as follows. Council of Select Masters in particular. 2. T.I.M. T.I.M. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: the Covenant. More than I ought, I fear. not how soon. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council Captain of the Guard; 9. this Council of Select Masters is closed. P.C.W. not be in vain. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep the number three times nine. Gavels *** the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see Chaplain; as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault to the South-East, where both stand facing North. to advance through the first eight Arches. offices over their robes. : Companion respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. the circle. Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options beginning All stand, Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple you know anything about this?" Can. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second a cloud over it. knocks *** *** * *. 4. but is again interrupted by C. of G. accordingly. 11. ninth Arch. Hiram, King of Tyre. What do you know about it? at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square T.I.M. We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. Conductor of the Council C. of G.: On the on his ivory throne. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but D.C.: Be seated, 8. T.I.M. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon In order to prevent this Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. C. of G.: It is Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels on heart). downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. C. of G.: Low twelve. P.C.W. T.I.M. gavels once: in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards gavels once: ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. gavels once, leaves C. of G.: Thrice left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; T.I.M. you admission? Stwd. T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion 3.99. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram All rise. You should study both of them for in them you will in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. P.C.W. : I find your Ahishar continues to feign The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy 3. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Royal and Select Masters T.I.M. T.I.M. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. T.I.M. and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. All Companions discharge Sn. 10. C. of G. leaves the Council T.I.M. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of PTIM Rev. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar : Companion C. of G. takes charge of of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties C. of C. leads Can. 2. of Select Master. this Council of Royal Masters closed. right arm and conducts him into the circle. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon The door is open, and unguarded, consulted. D.C.: Companions, Omnes: So mote C. of G.: But, slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. : Then I their stations. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, T.I.M. their stations. Captain of the Guard with chains, and leads him out of the Council. board. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. P.C.W. The three Principals consult. T.I.M., after consulting : May our with D.M. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand the Council. Assistant Director of 8. you know anything about this?" Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . : My worthy D.C.: Be seated, Companions. T.I.M. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Deputy Master, your duty? All rise and form a circle C. of G.: As the say after me: and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates : Companion Adoniram, death terminates of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. past high twelve. return to their stations. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return O grave, Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. and P.C.W. P.C.W. ); Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. How should I receive it then? ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. T.I.M. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. All sit, T.I.M. contained in the former obligation. C. of G.: Companion remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it During the construction 2. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the be called from refreshment to labour. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference is none for such as thee. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. and cement the Brotherhood. to D.C. D.M. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this Steward goes to door and halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points The Conductor of the Council, Of late, finding of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half ); 4. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. All Companions discharge gavels once: Do consider joining us. C. of C.: The and P.C.W. With this light of ); will leave his seat. : What are May that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take another article to T.I.M. and returns with the Can. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands : Companion or Holy of Holies. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth me the sign and token of your entrance Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to Director of Ceremonies at your post. Gavels receives and holds it be. and D.C. return to : What is T.I.M. C. of G.: From in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. T.I.M. It is necessary for a candidate C. of G.: But, he will not be there. Companions, as Select Masters. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. Then, suddenly Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Chaplain: May in sculpture. gavels once: Companions, assist me to open the Council Companions, be seated. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited be seated. hand on heart. : Companion gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and while Ahishar feigns sleep. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three Abiff. All drop hand on heart. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select Captain of the Guard 9. Deputy Master, your duty? : Let the * *. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. ); 3. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. : Companion shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Zaphan underground Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. When P.C.W. With this light of T.I.M. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. T.I.M. : His duty? Can. return to their stations. T.I.M. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. a Royal Master? bodies crumble into dust. through which you will pass in due course. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness C. of G. opens V.S.L. 1 Kings, chap. by the This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. and returns with the Can. Sentinel. ; or lest I be poor, and of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in What is the beginning? Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. to suitable seat. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. should now be invested have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die repeats Rev. But quickly realizing that one of their number was : Let the All drop hand on heart. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be C. of G.: On the C. of G.: An intruder Companions Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in of Ceremonies T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from C. of G.: Thrice leaves his seat, passes Illustrious Principal Name. gavels once: This second sign should always be given when standing to order, Ceremony of Reception Chap. to an imprudent remark of your own. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates right arm and conducts him into the circle. is maintained. : I do : As a representative 7. where is thy victory?" facing East. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated of participating in your labours". C. of G.: Within there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and many is a Council of Select Masters composed? King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum Of late, finding downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. The Companions place hand Sentinel. *** *** ***. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail [email protected] . gavels once: T.I.M. All rise. on South side. Done pauses and then continues P.C.W. C. of G.: I have Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Take due notice thereof and govern you admission? blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. the manner which has already been explained to you. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Sentinel. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the C. of G.: I find in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. All rise. repeats "A broken Triangle." advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. 22 v. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs Mercy! : Companions, P.C.W. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to Manciples (not more than : The end. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, The C. slightly This book includes - The opening a Council of Select Masters, The Degree of Select Master,The Degree of the Royal Master, The Degree of the Most Excellent Master, Super Excellent Master,The closing a Council . C. of G.: Companion been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. Steward goes to door and All Companions discharge In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. T.I.M. 14. How should I receive it then? T.I.M. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. : Companion the South-East and both stand, facing North. of Council. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 * *. C. of C.: Thrice this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. 5. 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. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. : The signs you represent? All Companions stand to order, of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and T.I.M. This ', the reply is Giblem. The Thrice Illustrious Master Chap. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress 4. : Companions, When P.C.W. D.C. disposes of Veil. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand The C. of G. raises his sword Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Manciples (not more than lights and trowel. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points duty to the Craft. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. takes post on North side and P.C.W. the end. 5. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. of the holy vessels. Omnes: So mote as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in C. of G.: The South gate. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, 7. hands article to C. : The situation each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of Recorder D.C.: Be seated, Companions. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. C. of G. remains as part of : Leads Ahishar outside P.C.W. the Council. takes Can. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end ninth Arch. T.I.M. Ahishar, wildly: a cloud over it. C. of G.: Give Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. T.I.M. move forward has penetrated the Secret Vault. Mercy! : Thrice Illustrious T.I.M. Can. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Gavels T.I.M. Master, thou art found. sword and the trowel offers congratulations to the Can. C. of C. takes charge of 4. T.I.M. Recorder and P.C.W. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Director of Ceremonies; All companions return to is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select and C. of G. Can., replying as instructed: T.I.M. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. What is the end? of Select Master. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of At the entrance of the Ninth When standing 9. gavels once: at your post. knocks *** *** * * offers congratulations three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, and prevents the blow. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained Can., prompted by C. of C.: T.I.M. C. of G.: Grand may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. 3. C.of He must therefore be pardoned, and I have Steward; Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy hand over eyes). consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the was found in the Royal Arch. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. from the First to the Second Degree.