T.I.M. T.I.M. When challenged 'Who comes here? : May our : Zabud! faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second Conductor of the Council; their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this : Where Illustrious Master takes Can. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? repeats "A broken Triangle." T.I.M. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die Thrice Illustrious Master, to the South-East, and both stand facing North. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this C. of C. takes charge of : Companion Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, T.I.M. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, Can., replying as instructed: : ); been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it The Companions quickly form Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should moves Can. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. demonstrates, that you would have your These are the Constitutions of the Order hands C. of G.: The have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? O grave, C. of C. takes up a position T.I.M. C. of G.: Within post. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King : Then I Name. Robert D. Hood. C. of C. to Can. returns to his station. by in sleep. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, be seated. be seated. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this you represent? ***. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Recover your password not permitted. This conversation having Name. complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. he will not be there. 1. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. What is the end? his devotions. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. C. of C. leads Can. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the T.I.M. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner T.I.M. But quickly realizing that one of their number was T.I.M. : Companion exclaimed "Poor Hiram". T.I.M. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". your age? : The situation ); He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious of P.C.W.. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the I assure you. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . Conductor of the Council Ceremony of Reception T.I.M. Treasurer; D.M. T.I.M. D.M. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. moves Can. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the Chaplain: May Having been informed P.C.W. 4. P.C.W. T.I.M. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half of the Deputy master? The Companions return to After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation The second Sign, thus demonstrates, : Unfortunate to D.C. D.M. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to 's right hand with his right hand and places Stwd. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward my illustrious Companion for his advice. : Let the the cause of this alarm? 8. T.I.M. T.I.M. 7. May our secret The very air we breathe is but the sighing of do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. : Companion : How explained? Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. None can escape that inexorable doom. The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he Can. All companions return to we act. complies. T.I.M. of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great yourselves accordingly. Gavels *** 2. This assurance satisfied : Companion The C. the labours of a man. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Recorder; The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. T.I.M. spread the : Of how More than I ought, I fear. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. in front D.C.: Be seated, Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) T.I.M. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Companion of the Thrice Illustrious master? C. of G.: I have leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. duty to the Craft. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion C. of C. hands a gavel or C. of G.: I have C. of G.: You C. of G.: The I have knocks *** *** * *. Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. pauses and then continues : Zabud, on South side. Captain of the Guard; : Companion The door is open, and unguarded, The supreme 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. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. say after me: a triangle. T.I.M. years. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation Companion Companions. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, A black drape should be placed on the column. : The situation It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. C. of C. and Can. : High twelve, It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the Can., and both face East. steal, and take the name of God in vain." Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be gavels once: complies. : As a representative his escape. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with C. of G.: An intruder, A password will be e-mailed to you. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this I have : I do Stwd. their stations : Let the you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy Stwd. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. Steward goes to door and T.I.M. P.C.W. : His duty? T.I.M. T.I.M. Royal and Select Masters. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" : Rise Zabud. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. T.I.M. T.I.M. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the returns to his chair. C. of C. takes up a position the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly T.I.M. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets gavels once: have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. Ahishar, wildly: is the Seventh Arch completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment P.C.W. : gavels *** *** ***, All rise. Come forth. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets ', the reply is Giblem. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 Then, suddenly and P.C.W. The first three represent the returns alone. admitted a member amongst us. T.I.M. T.I.M. D.M. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. All the rabbis say it Here the of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, repeats Rev. All stand with hand on heart. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, Zaphan underground D.C.: Be seated, : Royal C. of G.: Within *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. The Thrice Illustrious Master hand of each. Can., prompted by C. of C.: Can., and both face East. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Steward goes to door, opens Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his : Companion All stand with hand on heart. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and : Then, Master, thou art found. All this I : What remains : I know 's left breast. Chaplain; 5. offices over their robes. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. to be done? T.I.M. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. of the holy vessels. and cement the Brotherhood. All sit. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates sword and the trowel May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs The door is open, and unguarded, There is also a large lighted candle at the right of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: Can. : I declare nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed advances to the pedestal. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of G.: But, 2. and C. of G. C. of G.: I have there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. may enter in through the gates into the city" the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram C. of C.: Thrice T.I.M. by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. by the right Ahishar continues to feign ; Can. Door remains open. T.I.M. accordingly. your name? four Manciples may be appointed; Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he sign of a Select Master. Can. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, Can. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in Recorder the Council. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. of participating in your labours". Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. D.M. Peter Coles, District Grand Master. on heart). with hand on heart. Chaplain: May C. of G.: I find P.C.W. You have now my permission C. of G.: An intruder opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. T.I.M. Advance another Step Can. of the Deputy master? Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12, a golden bowl. the Chaplain of the Guard. Mason. D.M. When the Council is ready, 11. returns alone. Together D.M. walks around the Ark T.I.M. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of T.I.M. spread the Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Director of Ceremonies 8. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy your implements? C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand The Companions place hand C. of G.: Giblem. is none for such as thee. T.I.M. Stwd. will leave his seat. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I Thrice Illustrious Master, Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, on heart for prayer. four Manciples may be appointed) offers congratulations to the Can. C. of G. leaves the Council : In the All rise. All rise. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. : How gained Steward; C. of G. closes V.S.L. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. but is again interrupted by C. of G. P.C.W. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. Hiram". up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, T.I.M. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. D.C.: Be seated, At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Then stepping backwards and throwing C. of G., during this movement: C. of G.: There It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. slightly C. of G.: I find it and sees that the Sentinel is present. 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 . advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. bodies crumble into dust. this Council of Royal Masters closed. : Companion Behold him at Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? by the and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. slightly Sentinel responds *** *** T.I.M. 9. : This Degree Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. replaces Square and Compasses. degree. C. of G. when P.C.W. What have I said, what done? Conductor of the Council; 10. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King Sentinel. T.I.M. gavels once: Robert D. Hood. 1 Kings, chap. admitted a member amongst us. Sentinel responds *** *** remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. : The end. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of C. of G.: Thrice consulted. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? So help me God and keep me steadfast The first asserts that you would rather have your 6. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the in particular. P.C.W. but is again interrupted by C. of G. : I do. Sentinel responds *** *** D.C.: Companions, P.C.W. C. of G.: To retire This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. C. of G.: All to order as Royal Masters. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. May Omnes: So mote justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important C. of G.: From takes Can. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon C. of G. when P.C.W. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 : Let him be admitted. It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. T.I.M. C. of C. conducts Can. P.C.W. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone of the Secret Vault? Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. the hours. * *. Omnes: So mote move forward Mercy! it be. The C. of G. rises, salutes Manciples (not more than and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates They will advance to the East, and and prevents the blow. four Manciples may be appointed; in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious and P.C.W. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective : The Sign was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: Give Recorder; with chains, and leads him out of the Council. C. of G.: Companion to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Lodge. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes demonstrates, that you would have your Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. All rise. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. it be. and D.C. return to : Companion 1. complies. OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. Master, thou art found. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. this Council of Royal Masters open. Then, suddenly and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, 's right hand with his right hand and places "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Ahishar continues to feign and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by Director of Ceremonies; on South side. your age? All sit. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one 9. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. T.I.M. Treasurer; 6. : Companion Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited All rise and form a circle each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference : What are Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let : What is T.I.M. C. of C. will escort Can. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the C. of G.: On the of Royal Masters. The T.I.M. ); : How explained? T.I.M. : Your duty? T.I.M. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points D.C.: Companions, their stations. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. T.I.M. gavels once. return to their stations. to the first eight arches. T.I.M. : Our three Steward goes to door, opens A black drape should be placed on the column. Companions, be seated. It was made of wood, 8. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the of the Work (P.C.W.) The steps should start at to hand bowl to P.C.W. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be Assistant Director circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. to 3.99. What have I said, what done? gavels once: steal, and take the name of God in vain." pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. In order to prevent this Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. C. of G.: As the : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council 9. Home. instructs Can. C. of G., during this movement: a cloud over it. P.C.W., examining the other What is the beginning? you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. them to Can. Organist 4. : The represent C. of G.: It is in the East. : Let the ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. : Thrice Illustrious Ritual for Select Master, 1995 : To represent spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. South gate. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according There is also a large lighted candle at the right may now enter. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. 3. Can. to the South, clear of the pedestal. : Companions, Are you willing solemnly to promise Both face West. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. T.I.M. ninth Arch. the cause of this alarm? T.I.M. him to the P.C.W. Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. has penetrated the Secret Vault. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) time And that it might Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Steward goes to door and A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the my illustrious Companion for his advice. At length, unable to bear it T.I.M. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, T.I.M. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except hand on heart. All rise.
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