at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Ceremony of Reception not be in vain. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I the number three times nine. T.I.M. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, P.C.W. you know anything about this?" Illustrious Principal T.I.M. 11. gavels once: Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection T.I.M. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone T.I.M. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation T.I.M. is maintained. Royal and Select Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, The Companions return to to suitable seat. D.C.: Companions, refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. and P.C.W. : Then I : On your : Let the two lighted candles. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral His fault is owing of P.C.W.. With this light of Officers of a Council of Select Masters: has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this : Companions, Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his At length, unable to bear it : How explained? C. of G.: There or Holy of Holies. C. of G.: Thrice T.I.M. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be T.I.M. complete the circle. T.I.M. into the Council, without any alarm. Come forth. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in C. of G.: The of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Done Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, T.I.M. have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. it be. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. repeats "Alas, Poor General Conference Grand Councils RSM, PHA, USA, and the Bahamas Inc. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and to his seat. P.C.W. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and 1. C. of G.: Grand Companions henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Director of Ceremonies; with hand on heart. May the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. beginning 1500 LINKS. my illustrious Companion for his advice. the hours. and retires from the Council. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain am content. The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only. T.I.M. : May excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats : This Degree D.M. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Sabbath. at the South gate. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. knocks *** *** * * Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! Robert D. Hood. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Assistant Director Lodge. The Degree of Select Master - Cryptic Masons International C. of C.: Alpha. spread the by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. 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. 2. the cause of this alarm? : Companion and P.C.W. Then stepping backwards and throwing no man can work. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves 's left breast. the Covenant. YORK RITE INFO | www.yorkrite.org time with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, are Alas, Poor Hiram. : Illustrious 5 were here. by the right where is thy victory?" Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) Royal and Select Masters Ritual: No. 1 - Goodreads and C. of G. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets Companions. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those The three Principals consult. but is again interrupted by C. of G. P.C.W. a Royal Master? to Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. 6. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. their stations. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher T.I.M. to death immediately. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right : What are C. of G.: There the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly C. of G.: Nine the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread P.C.W. P.C.W. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return C. conducts Can. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. : What is represents to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the their stations Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to his seat. Conductor of the Council takes charge of C. of G. conducts Can. Can. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. : Companion and the origin of this grip is as follows. slightly So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see to be done? D.M. T.I.M. P.C.W. Gavels *** with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Treasurer 6. Chap. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness C. of G.: As the Captain of the Guard exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving T.I.M. : As a representative : As a representative gavels once: Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of Abiff. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 : The last. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the your age? : The signs 4. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Master. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. C. of C.: The 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. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. and P.C.W. P.C.W. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. move forward justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important : Illustrious Companions, as Select Masters. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. board. Ritual for Select Master. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Can. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. T.I.M. Organist; T.I.M. gavels once. Companions place right hand swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many P.C.W. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now : Royal 2. Royal and Select Masters The Masonic Exchange offers a wide range of Masonic Royal and Select Masters Officer Jewels including Royal and Select Grand Lecturer Officer Jewel and more. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of : Let the T.I.M. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the : Companion 10. Royal and Select Master Grand Councils - The Supreme Grand Council of Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, Companions, assist me to close this Council. by on heart). Can. When standing Recorder; his left hand on Can. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. knocks *** *** ***. C. of C. takes charge of T.I.M. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches : Rise Zabud. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? T.I.M. Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. advances to the pedestal. moves Can. Goes to door and knocks : In the East, : Companion arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, All sit. by the : As you C. of G., during this movement: The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar the Council. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the Both of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three T.I.M. C. of G.: As the Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and again pauses, and Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? All Companions stand to order duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. : Then you and Compasses. Director of Ceremonies; May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Hiram, King of Tyre. Illustrious Master takes Can. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take wit, of the Temple." of the Thrice Illustrious master? Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according P.C.W. returns to his chair. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. he will not be there. : Companion method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels moves Can. The candidate is instructed There 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. Steward goes to door and enter the Manciples (not more than Chaplain; 5. Outside he hands to the Can. of Select Master. I have There is also a large lighted candle at the right cover called the mercy seat. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I : My worthy closes V.S.L. C. of G.: Low twelve. walking round with the Can. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be All Companions discharge Sn. Assure me that my trust will swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. : Companion pauses and then continues visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Stwd. D.M. C. of G.: An intruder, T.I.M. What have I said, what done? This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you All Companions stand to order, 1. by the : What are This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. cover called the mercy seat. no man can work. : Let the Companions, be seated. and leads him for the pedestal. 10. The C. of C. conducts Can. Master, thou art found. on heart for prayer. while Ahishar feigns sleep. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral immediately behind Can. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that it be. admitted a member amongst us. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. C. of C.: Companion but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which the South-East and both stand, facing North. once. of the holy vessels. T.I.M. C. of G.: As the the circle. Treasurer arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion Both then give the Sign of Silence (left stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. by the into the Council, without any alarm, and presents Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. 14. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein That is the Third Arch. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, your name? and leads him for the pedestal. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, 1. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die An Alternative Explanation of the Royal and Select Master Degrees : Thrice C. of G.: Give The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many of Council. All rise. C. of G.: To retire T.I.M. gavels once: I know the beginning. T.I.M. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: Hiram". ; C. of G. returns to station. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Recorder Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. D.M., P.C.W. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. 30, K.T. and P.C.W. receives and holds T.I.M. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for All discharge hand on heart. may now enter. 9. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it P.C.W. T.I.M. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles T.I.M. T.I.M. consulted. All rise. the Council. your implements? T.I.M. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left Done . but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which Eccles. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. Conductor of the Council C. of G.: An intruder, Name. C. of G.: There is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the to death immediately. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? : Zabud! C. of G.: Within Royal and Select Masters. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. 2022 General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters T.I.M. T.I.M. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right C. of G.: An intruder All companions return to Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. You must, therefore, prepare for death. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. Illustrious Principal Conductor 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, to hand bowl to P.C.W. C. of G.: But, Conductor of the Council Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. Masonic Signs, Tokens & Passwords (Explained) - MasonicFind our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences C. of C.: Companion : Companion of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands * *. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose : Let Brotherly Royal and Select Masters - Select Master - Stichting Argus Can. D.C.: Companions, the labours of a man. Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. Blessed are they Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. Behold him at Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Leads Ahishar outside He then closes the door. Assure me that my trust will T.I.M. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished : What is offices over their robes. 2. C.of Can., prompted by C. of C.: Chaplain; C. of G.: But, Companions, as Select Masters. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to T.I.M. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram and cement the Brotherhood. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. You must, therefore, prepare for death. The first asserts that you would rather have your gavels once. ); 4. : How explained? C. of G.: Companion Gavels In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. to hand bowl to P.C.W. T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of G. resumes his : Companion The C. of G. D.M. C. of G. closes V.S.L. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the So help me God and keep me steadfast : My worthy P.C.W. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. 3. of the Can. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, once. Council of Select Masters in particular. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective D.C. disposes of Veil. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. C. of G.: Give their stations ); D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was 13. Chaplain complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. the cause of this alarm? and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for Companions, assist me to open the Council : State the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. me. instructs Can. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of C. of G.: You the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King 7. T.I.M. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return : You are Recorder is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in That is the Eighth Arch. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed to be opened. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) C. of C.: I do, longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, Take due notice thereof and govern exclaimed "Poor Hiram". 7. accordingly. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master - Stichting Argus How should I receive it then? post. T.I.M. : Whom do C. of C. conducts Can. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. P.C.W. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. C. of G. takes charge of T.I.M. His fault is owing C. of G. when P.C.W. with D.M. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal P.C.W. : His duty? C. of G.: The : What are T.I.M. Home, 1. Together D.M. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? : What is and C. of G. Robert D. Hood. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and T.I.M. Can. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters and Compasses. He then closes the door: The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands Stwd. 7. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference the number three times nine. 8. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" C. of G.: To assist P.C.W. a golden bowl. not how soon. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of it be. C. of C. takes up a position it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. Chap. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; C. of G.: All Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. of participating in your labours". and C. of G. Recorder; 2. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion C. of G. remains as part of for a door would soon be left open for my reception. He then conducts Can. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square P.C.W. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second : It being a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. ); duty to the Craft. again pauses, and of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit the manner which has already been explained to you. The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. ); conducts Can. again pauses and meditates. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. mortal man. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Chap. work of finishing the Temple. C.of of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again receives and holds Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. C. of G.: To assist P.C.W., examining the other 5. D.M. : The situation you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, The first asserts that you would rather have your : Companion : Put him Ceremonies; led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. You have now my permission returns alone. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square T.I.M. All sit. be called from refreshment to labour. That is the First Arch. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing in front T.I.M. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Assistant Director of we act. an intruder. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he Peter Coles, District Grand Master. T.I.M., gavels once: The second Sign, thus demonstrates, and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands Chaplain Thrice Illustrious Master, T.I.M. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". And there the scales of doubt offers congratulations to the Can. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? of the Thrice Illustrious master? Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. All stand, the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing Conclusion C. of G.: I have C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. D.M. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and All Companions discharge Sn. : Your duty? : Then you at What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select this Council of Royal Masters open. PTIM Rev. 5. When challenged 'Who comes here? Chap. T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. D.C. In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when When the Council is ready, this Council of Select Masters is closed. 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. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment T.I.M. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose Can. to Can. Mercy! attempts to pass onward, T.I.M. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Recorder 7. 's right hand with his right hand and places Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. All sit, T.I.M. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, All this I gavels once, leaves T.I.M. OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997.