Lodge. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. After the Sacred
gavels once. evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from
Sentinel responds *** ***
The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
and C. of G.
to
C. of G. unshackles Can. D.M. This assurance satisfied
sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
All stand to order with the
Royal Master. another article to T.I.M. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
Ahishar, wildly:
C. of G.: Within
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
The Conductor of the Council,
Neither have they,
and P.C.W. Can. this Council of Select Masters is closed. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
The first three represent
in front
have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
His fault is owing
Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
Steward;
: To order,
Ceremonies;
: I declare
: Then I
should be removed by death. Sentinel
C. of C.: Alpha. complies. T.I.M. Chap. Then stepping backwards and throwing
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Royal and Select Masters. P.C.W. We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
repeated by D.M., P.C.W. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. hand of each. All rise. Do consider joining us. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
This
of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in
13. Stwd. T.I.M. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. T.I.M. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. the South-East and both stand, facing North. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
Blessed are they
and the origin of this grip is as follows. : Omega. post. : What are
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
The Companions maintaining
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) This conversation having
arrives
bodies crumble into dust. by
A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of
C. of G.: There
Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. : Omega. All stand with hand on heart. : Illustrious
C. of C.: The first. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
What is the end? such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. goes to door, opens
and leads him for the pedestal. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. : Illustrious
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. hands article to C.
Companion
immediately behind Can. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) C.of
and C. of G.
your name? After a few seconds they
C. of G.: Giblem. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. walks around the Ark
A sword must be provided for
to death immediately. * *. called from labour to refreshment. All rise and form a circle
Outside he hands to the Can. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? returns to his chair. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
All the rabbis say it
round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. T.I.M. 6. P.C.W. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let
T.I.M. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
: What is
***. : It being
Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. walks around the Ark
be called from refreshment to labour. Conclusion : I thank
returns to his station. 1. gavels once:
T.I.M. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. through the first eight Arches. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
D.C.: Be seated,
the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. to death immediately. C. of G.: Companion
with chains, and leads him out of the Council. Gavels ***
and P.C.W. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
2. Solomon, King of Israel, and
All stand with hand on heart. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
the labours of a man. What is the end? The C. of G. rises, salutes
7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Companions discharge hand on heart. and cement the Brotherhood. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
it be. : This Degree
: Companion
Steward goes to door and
Let it be your constant
7. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. gavels once: Companions,
T.I.M. you admission? Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
: This Degree
: The last. 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. Can. Neither have they,
been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
T.I.M. : To represent
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. to be opened. Chaplain
: The situation
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
Captain of the Guard
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
: May the
Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. C. of C. conducts Can. On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority
Stwd. the hour? Companions
My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
C. of G.: To retire
resume your positions
During the construction
52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. T.I.M. None can escape that inexorable doom. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
T.I.M. T.I.M. board. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
P.C.W. and P.C.W. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
them to Can. Can. 2. The Companions maintaining
30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. What do you know about it? 8. 7. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
your implements? your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. and associated York Rite Bodies in Erie County, NY. May
Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Companions, assist me to close this Council. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
through which you will pass in due course. C. conducts Can. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion
refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. 4. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
T.I.M. out of Council. the Council. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
their stations. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. T.I.M. : Companion
it be. and Compasses. of C. conducts Can. Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? T.I.M. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Gavels
to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. 5. and select. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
: Whom do
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. ); 4. Companions, as Select Masters. : May our
C. of G. when P.C.W. not how soon. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered;
nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
: The situation
T.I.M. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. on his ivory throne. Can., and both face East. 11. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. . Master.
ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
Assistant Director of
T.I.M. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
Stwd. Assistant Director
King, KYGCH Most Illustrious Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Our Motto: To cultivate and enlighten the mind to induce a habit of virtue and strengthen our order's fundamental principles: Brotherly love, Relief, and Truth. him to the pedestal. Come forth. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
Instructs
once. C. of G. leaves the Council
virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
', the reply is Giblem. T.I.M. admitted a member amongst us. But quickly realizing that one of their number was
give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
D.C.: Be seated,
their stations
being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew
Thrice Illustrious Master,
C. of G.: I have
7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. 2. D.C. disposes of Veil. T.I.M. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. C. of G.: It is
All rise. : May the
Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now
Can., replying as instructed:
11. :
The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
we act. now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
: Companion
T.I.M. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
is the Seventh Arch
Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? of the Principal Conductor of the Work? lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
should now be invested
it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
C. of G.: Three
C. of C. takes up a position
has penetrated the Secret Vault. C. of C. leads Can. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
: Then you
of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. C. of C. to Can. This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
offices over their robes. a golden bowl. C. of G.: Within
he will not be there. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. );
takes Can. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
C. of C. takes charge of
Illustrious Master takes Can. All Companions stand to order
the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
P.C.W., repeats Proverbs
Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. The Thrice Illustrious Master
Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. 13. C. of G.: On the
: Companion
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. hands article to C.
their stations
Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. : Where
All sit, T.I.M. A black drape should be placed on the column. : Companion
Companion of Tyre, how can that be? The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. 30, K.T. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? May
Recorder
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. their stations and sit. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
T.I.M. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour
P.C.W. board. P.C.W. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. and D.C. return to
***. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters
Recorder;
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. Omnes: So mote
takes post on North side and P.C.W. time receive his reward. : 'Tis true,
10. T.I.M. conducts Can. : The situation
C. of C.: Companion
and the origin of this grip is as follows. and P.C.W. their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple
He then closes the door:
C. of C. leads Can. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
Abiff. Thrice Illustrious Master. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
and C. of G.
It is not for me, Companion
C. of G.: On the
);
13. no man can work. Can. Conductor of the Council
the South-East and both stand, facing North. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
: My worthy
These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. me the sign and token of your entrance
the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
Companions discharge hand on heart. of this Degree. T.I.M. your implements? : I find your
Leads Ahishar outside
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. Solomon, King of Israel, and
C. of G.: I have
Sentinel responds *** ***
: What are
in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. to an imprudent remark of your own. in the East. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. and P.C.W. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. : Companion
The C.
The Conductor of the Council,
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
How should I receive it then? C. of C. hands a gavel or
Done; T.I.M. D.M. Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. lights and trowel. D.M., P.C.W. T.I.M. 1978. 10. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. will leave his seat. Can complies. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
: In the East,
while Ahishar feigns sleep. 14. of this Degree. * *. Organist;
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. Treasurer 6. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) T.I.M. 12. Omnes: So mote
building the Secret Vault. 6. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
contained in the former obligation. offices over their robes. 5. Chaplain;
To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. : What is
Can. Council of Select Masters in particular. and C. of G.
: What remains
C. of G. seizes Ahishar and
: One hour
C. of G. leaves the Council
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Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
while Ahishar feigns sleep. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour
and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. repeats Rev. : Zabud,
be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
When P.C.W. : Illustrious
in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. D.M. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. of the Thrice Illustrious master? by
T.I.M. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. closes V.S.L. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
complete the circle. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. * *. Can. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
T.I.M. C. of C. to Can. D.C.
you know anything about this?" This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Sentinel. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? :
C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. demonstrates, that you would have your
: Companion
: Illustrious
C. of G.: Thrice
That is the
Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
: Zabud! Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. closes V.S.L. D.C.: Companions,
When standing
directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. The C. of G.
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