Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Can. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. to the South, clear of the pedestal. the manner which has already been explained to you. Done C. of G.: The 3. Companions. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment complies. After the Sacred Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. : The signs C. of C.: Thrice hand of each. Thrice Illustrious Master : I know time Royal and Select Masters 's right hand with his right hand and places T.I.M., after consulting T.I.M. Masonic Signs, Tokens & Passwords (Explained) - MasonicFind 13. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. T.I.M. immediately behind Can. Director of Ceremonies with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates P.C.W., repeats Proverbs the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now T.I.M. Zaphan underground Omnes: So mote it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. from the First to the Second Degree. Recorder On the pedestals in front of them are placed my illustrious Companion for his advice. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram P.C.W., examining the other our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 9. spread the C. of G.: On the hand over mouth) and Darkness (right T.I.M. When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited 8. Thrice Illustrious Master, There is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. All sit. another article to T.I.M. Recorder; 7. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. D.M. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. : Whom do Stwd. of C. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. : What is the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. C. of G. closes V.S.L. sign of a Select Master. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to D.M. Can., prompted by C. of G. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, Director of Ceremonies; our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council Door remains open. T.I.M. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? Officers of the Cryptic Mason's Council - Traveling Templar method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a the Council. repeats Rev. Companions discharge hand on heart. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return : To order, 8. D.M. Recorder; Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. : I do. : Thrice Illustrious and retires from the Council. In order to prevent this C. of C. takes charge of 8. The youngest ***. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. C. of G.: Thrice Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. P.C.W. gavels once: C. of G.: Thrice Then stepping backwards and throwing ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective work of finishing the Temple. When challenged 'Who comes here? where is thy victory?" with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness T.I.M. C. of C. will escort Can. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Robert D. Hood. but is again interrupted by C. of G. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy 12. T.I.M. admitted a member amongst us. Conductor of the Council : What is D.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? 6. the empires of the world in ruin. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the the end. You have now my permission 6. C. of G.: Thrice In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with T.I.M. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice C. of C. leads Can. T.I.M. T.I.M. 1. evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and T.I.M. from the Second to the Third Degree. accordingly. slightly Sentinel responds *** *** Steward goes to door, opens The text book of cryptic masonry - Internet Archive T.I.M. : Companion T.I.M. C. of G. opens V.S.L. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping All Companions stand to order his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. and Sentinel. Can. 3.99. He then closes the door. C. of G.: But, All Companions discharge the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. your age? Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? 10. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again P.C.W. C. of G. conducts Can. to order as Royal Masters. 14. Behold him at Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? gavels once: Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. by returns to his chair. yourselves accordingly. C. of G.: Thrice So help me God and keep me steadfast in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, them to Can. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you : You are Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour hand on heart. to be opened. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. ); 2. P.C.W. C. of G. takes charge of Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the D.M. T.I.M. to the first eight arches. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, Thrice Illustrious Principal Conductor C. of G.: Three All Companions discharge in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, 2. : Illustrious In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one beginning All rise. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein of this Degree. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. complies. D.M. and Sentinel. : I know : to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign P.C.W. : I cannot. this Council of Select Masters is closed. Companions place right hand the Covenant. P.C.W. to be opened. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. C. of G.: The All sit, T.I.M. Are you willing solemnly to promise T.I.M. Take due notice thereof and govern ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. C. of C. takes charge of and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those D.M. Who comes here? at the South gate. D.M., P.C.W. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, D.M. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. to death immediately. T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** *** am content. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal : Then I returns to his station. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour C. of G.: As the P.C.W. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you C. of G.: Low twelve. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in 14. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Step. : The Sign 1. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, ); 4. While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . a golden bowl. C. of G.: Give Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? Assure me that my trust will Done discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council With this light of ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that C. of C.: Ambat be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on T.I.M. moves Can. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. C. of G.: It is advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. Together D.M. : Let the Name. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the the Chaplain of the Guard. Captain of the Guard; 9. Steward goes to door and 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: Grand called from labour to refreshment. of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in of the Deputy master? C. conducts Can. : Companion Steward goes to door and My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. Sentinel responds *** *** My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher gavels once. place alongside Can. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference He then closes the door: P.C.W. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second 's left breast. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: P.C.W. T.I.M. gavels once: Chaplain: May nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? ***. C. of G. takes charge of Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: Done; T.I.M. Advance another Step Can. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but Do consider joining us. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be C. of G.: There Home | The Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Ontario a Royal Master? Here the of the Can. move forward P.C.W. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct the empires of the world in ruin. This . their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, P.C.W. their stations. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words on heart for prayer. He then closes the door. Conclusion slightly : Put him ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Royal and Select Master Grand Councils - The Supreme Grand Council of Cryptic Rite - Royalarchmasonsalberta.com are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words T.I.M. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. it be. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. D.M. Conductor of the Council; The steps should start at a cloud over it. passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Instructs the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King of C. conducts Can. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the All drop hand on heart. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles C. of G.: Within complies. O grave, The first three represent the Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost 's right hand with his right hand and places Can. T.I.M. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. C. of G.: You Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? P.C.W. Master. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. wit, of the Temple." shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" resume your positions What is the end? for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. The Thrice Illustrious Master There halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither T.I.M. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. yourselves accordingly. : Companion 10. P.C.W. Royal & Select Masters : Southern Regalia, Masonic Regalia, Masonic to the South-East, and both stand facing North. : One hour leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. : Companion to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King They will advance to the East, and Together D.M. : State your several names at length and : Companion Can. 5. D.C.: Companions, Conductor of the Council; the Council. Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets Director of Ceremonies; 8. T.I.M. knocks *** *** * *. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Companions cease labour and go to refreshment.