you represent? longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
of the Thrice Illustrious master? D.M. : This Degree
offices over their robes. Stwd. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. 6. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. T.I.M. the South-East and both stand, facing North. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. : I will
Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
this Council of Select Masters is closed. C. of G. resumes his
the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King
wit, of the Temple." Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Stwd. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the
Stwd. 1. 11. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
12. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
an intruder. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. T.I.M. gavels once:
Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? is maintained. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. Sentinel. Captain of the Guard;
South gate. : Companion
Companions discharge hand on heart. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? say after me:
C. of C. will escort Can. to advance through the first eight Arches. C. of C.: Companion
All sit, T.I.M. : To order,
This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
7, v. 48-50: "And
again pauses and meditates. Stwd. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. sign of a Select Master. C. of C.: The first. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
On the pedestals in front of them are placed
Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. and C. of G.
: Companion
I assure you. : The last. C. of G.: It is
the manner which has already been explained to you. bodies crumble into dust. All discharge hand on heart. 2. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
None can escape that inexorable doom. All Companions stand to order
P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of G.: As the
T.I.M. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs
D.M. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
3. and retires from the Council. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) ; or lest I be poor, and
circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. complies. of the Secret Vault? takes Can. Gavels
Of late, finding
admitted a member amongst us. The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. C. of G.: To assist
contained in the former obligation. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! 22 v.
Here the
Eccles. C. of G.: There
the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
: You are
faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? will leave his seat. the manner which has already been explained to you. P.C.W. P.C.W. Thrice Illustrious Master
before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
the empires of the world in ruin. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
D.M. The candidate is instructed
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
T.I.M.
The youngest
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? four Manciples may be appointed)
: Companion
Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
Thrice
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? replaces Square and Compasses. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
hands article to C.
Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
It is not for me, Companion
of the Can. The C.
to Can.
C. of G.: There
C. of G.: All
up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
C. of G. leaves the Council
Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. Thrice Illustrious Master
now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. the hours. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are
View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. : The situation
Captain of the Guard 9. Neither have they,
Companion
:
: Zabud! Captain of the Guard;
D.M. ', the reply is Giblem. Blessed are they
Director of Ceremonies; 8. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. and P.C.W. Advance another Step Can. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
: Companion
C. of G.: Low twelve. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. May our secret
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. the circle. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
T.I.M. Steward goes to the door,
a triangle. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
C. of C.: Companion
the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
- Rt. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
Sentinel responds *** ***
the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. All rise. Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. *** *** ***. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? * *. discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council
: His duty? Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : How explained? 6. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
At length, unable to bear it
D.C. disposes of Veil. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles
Ahishar continues to feign
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
"ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. to death immediately. your name? of the Work (P.C.W.) : Who comes here? past high twelve. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. T.I.M. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
Home. PTIM Rev. of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and
Are you willing solemnly to promise
Thrice Illustrious Master
The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
the hour? was found in the Royal Arch. enters Council; C. of
to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
D.C.: Companions,
to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
The door is open, and unguarded,
Goes to door and knocks
He then closes the door. four Manciples may be appointed;
C. of G.: I have
They will advance to the East, and
There
A sword must be provided for
addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. D.C.
but is again interrupted by C. of G.
: One hour
Can. : What are
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
: Zabud,
C. of G., during this movement:
Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
6. : Companion
sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
: 'Tis true,
It is necessary for a candidate
gavels once:
returns to his chair. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
Illustrious Principal
once. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
Conductor of the Council; 10. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. them to Can. their stations
C. of G.: An intruder
7. The candidate is instructed
building the Secret Vault. C. of C.: Ambat
to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
P.C.W. : I find your
should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Hiram". been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
All sit, T.I.M. called from labour to refreshment. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Gavels
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
on heart for prayer. ; C. of G. returns to station. C. of G. unshackles Can. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference
This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
P.C.W. returns to his chair. C. of G.: Low twelve. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see
in sculpture. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard; 9. and P.C.W. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
: Illustrious
nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. complete the circle. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
:
7. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
: Let the
Sentinel. duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you
52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. Come forth. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Master. : Our three
hand over eyes). receives and holds
arrives
12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
Director of Ceremonies;
The youngest
gavels once:
my illustrious Companion for his advice. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. The Thrice Illustrious Master
at
4. Eccles. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal
T.I.M. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
There
This assurance satisfied
Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. on South side. Steward goes to door and
Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
C. of C. and Can. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
);
C. of C. hands a gavel or
T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. : 'Tis true,
Then, suddenly
G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
another article to T.I.M. Recorder 7. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
sign of a Select Master. : His duty? we act. ***. C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. : I do
The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
and P.C.W. not be in vain. mortal man. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts
was found in the Royal Arch. The steps should start at
: To order,
is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
and P.C.W. 5. C. of G. resumes his
What an incentive is this to an industrious use of
Organist
right, Thrice Illustrious Master. : As you
Of late, finding
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard
Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
Companions
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. More than I ought, I fear. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
to the first eight arches. Stwd. Chap. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important
T.I.M. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. Chaplain
it be. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. T.I.M. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
C. of G.: From
Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
Thrice Illustrious Master. and P.C.W. : My worthy
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
an intruder. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
has penetrated the Secret Vault. T.I.M. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
10. demonstrates, that you would have your
Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority
: The represent
There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
All Companions discharge
which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
called from labour to refreshment. * *. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. Thrice Illustrious Master
14. You must, therefore, prepare for death. Can. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
14. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. Stwd. Solomon, King of Israel, and
's right hand with his right hand and places
Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. His fault is owing
C. of C. takes charge of
Sentinel responds *** ***
that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. 1. Lodge. on heart). T.I.M. C. of G.: It is
gavels once:
Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. to his seat. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
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. left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
work of finishing the Temple. : What are
Ceremony of Reception
But quickly realizing that one of their number was
C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. The Companions return to
The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. South gate. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
their stations. Can., and both face East. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
His fault is owing
goes to door, opens
T.I.M. P.C.W. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? you admission? you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
That is the First Arch. hand of each. Sentinel responds *** ***
The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
Done
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. mortal man. T.I.M. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Steward goes to door and
through the first eight Arches. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 14. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. sleep. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands
: Illustrious
C. of G.: Grand
C. of C.: The first. That