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I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
Recover your password not permitted. in the East. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
T.I.M. out of Council. resume your positions
These are the Constitutions of the Order hands
* *. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. I know the beginning. This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
on heart for prayer. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
1 Kings, chap. on South side. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Do consider joining us. : Of how
You must, therefore, prepare for death. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let
; C. of G. returns to station. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
may now enter. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Done
Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Goes to door and knocks
board. Chaplain: May
In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with
and Sentinel. That is the Third Arch. P.C.W. Companions, assist me to close this Council. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. : Your duty? Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. knocks *** *** ***. D.C.
and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
bodies crumble into dust. P.C.W. Deputy Master, your duty? All Companions discharge
at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
Hiram, King of Tyre. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
another article to T.I.M. is the Seventh Arch
T.I.M. your age? and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
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T.I.M.
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14. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. D.M. Manciples (not more than
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He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
by the
C. of G.: As the
T.I.M. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
: Let the
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
of this Degree. to Can. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. T.I.M. : The last. T.I.M. may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. gavels once, leaves
: Companion
Organist;
South gate. complies. all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice
C. of G. takes charge of
C. of G.: You
and select. it be. Conductor of the Council 10. : The Sign
O grave,
ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. 6. Eccles. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
it and sees that the Sentinel is present. were you honoured as a Royal Master? the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein
Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. When P.C.W. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters through the first eight Arches. at your post. on heart for prayer. and C. of G.
is none for such as thee. Deputy Master, your duty? of C.
Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
He then closes the door. : Who comes here? entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
Take due notice thereof and govern
Done; T.I.M. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Conductor of the Council;
takes Can. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
All sit. Neither have they,
All Companions discharge
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master?
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: I declare
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
On the pedestals in front of them are placed
desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. to Can. C. of G.: One
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
: One hour
C. of G.: But,
on heart). Can., and both face East. C. of C. will escort Can. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. ', the reply is Giblem. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained,
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not how soon. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Who comes here? Thrice
we act. T.I.M. The candidate is instructed
: How explained? Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! complies. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? : Then I
PTIM Rev. T.I.M. P.C.W. 10. The C. of G.
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. four Manciples may be appointed;
nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. 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
Can., prompted by C. of G.
is maintained. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
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; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
P.C.W. All stand with hand on heart. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. P.C.W. P.C.W. Can. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
9. 's right hand with his right hand and places
Both face West. C. of G.: Low twelve. repeats Rev. T.I.M. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
11. Treasurer; 6. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. Companions, assist me to open the Council
C. of G.: I find
was found in the Royal Arch. : Companion
The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
Companions. again pauses and meditates. has penetrated the Secret Vault. of Ceremonies
demonstrates, that you would have your
An Alternative Explanation of the Royal and Select Master Degrees Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. C. of C.: Ambat
Thrice Illustrious Master. : Companions,
: What is
before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
moves Can. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. : Where
moves Can. walks around the Ark
henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
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: Companions,
C. of G.: There
Still, I rely on
Gavels ***
: What is
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. conducts Can. Organist
T.I.M. : State your several names at length and
him to the P.C.W. P.C.W. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" D.M. :
Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
Ritual for Select Master.
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and P.C.W. hand of each. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
mortal man. : High twelve,
The C. of G. rises, salutes
: Companion
sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. Treasurer
8. say after me:
T.I.M. 2. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. into the Council, without any alarm. time
in particular. Are you willing solemnly to promise
The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
D.M. to D.C. D.M. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
I have
sleep. have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various
Thrice
: What are
and the origin of this grip is as follows. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
Royal Master. and select. T.I.M. Outside he hands to the Can. offices over their robes. Ceremony of Reception
and returns with the Can. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. their stations
up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
T.I.M. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. to advance through the first eight Arches. gavels once:
Companions
complete the circle. Advance another Step Can. May
returns alone. with the Jewel. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? Companions. but is again interrupted by C. of G.
conducts Can. Manciples (not more than
C. of G.: Giblem. T.I.M. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
returns to his chair. Together D.M. Iowa, 2003. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. takes post on North side and P.C.W. gavels once:
at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
Advance another Step Can. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
on heart). no man can work. Stwd. called from labour to refreshment. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters:
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
What do you know about it? to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
: Let the
T.I.M. Sixth Arch. Come forth. Stwd. Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. of T.I.M. repeats "A broken Triangle." swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
T.I.M. the hours. It was made of wood,
Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. : I do. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. replaces Square and Compasses. Can. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
: Companion
pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. building the Secret Vault. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
pauses and then continues
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. T.I.M. Royal Master. : This Degree
is none for such as thee. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand
The first three represent
Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
C. of C. hands a gavel or
: 'Tis true,
C. of G. opens V.S.L. ); 3. place alongside Can. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. no man can work. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . where is thy victory?" of the Secret Vault? All rise. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
of participating in your labours". Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
complies. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
The steps should start at
four Manciples may be appointed;
be seated. Thrice Illustrious Master
C. of G.: I have
walking round with the Can. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
you represent? : Illustrious
his devotions. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard; 9. gavels once: Companions,
Abiff. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
the Council. T.I.M. May
Mercy! So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
T.I.M. Illustrious Master takes Can. it be. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. and prevents the blow. All drop hand on heart. All stand,
may now enter. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. 8. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Thrice Illustrious Master,
P.C.W. Thrice Illustrious Master
to order as Royal Masters. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. steal, and take the name of God in vain." The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. ); 4. ninth Arch. C. of C. to Can. It is not for me, Companion
Companions, as Select Masters. Steward
P.C.W. : What is
take post
T.I.M. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. 13. T.I.M. and D.C. return to
: I thank
of C. gives Sn. C. of G.: Thrice
: I declare
C. of G. takes charge of
to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. Sign of a Select Master
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Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
to be done? Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
3. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Omnes: So mote
This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. a Royal Master? Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. through which you will pass in due course. Leads Ahishar outside
: How gained
time receive his reward. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) );
admitted a member amongst us. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. So help me God and keep me steadfast
the Covenant. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. );
were you honoured as a Royal Master? He then closes the door. : Companion
eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
T.I.M. C. of C.: Thrice
When standing
it be. T.I.M. : Illustrious
the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
What an incentive is this to an industrious use of
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
T.I.M. resume your positions
The Thrice Illustrious Master
and C. of G.
time receive his reward. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because
the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. Director of Ceremonies;
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master,
What have I said, what done?
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Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
P.C.W. At length, unable to bear it
C. of C. leads Can. contained in the former obligation. ; or lest I be poor, and
1978. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except
the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
at the South gate. T.I.M. T.I.M. What is the beginning? advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram
T.I.M. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
: Let the
of the holy vessels. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. : Your duty? Having been informed
of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in
Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Instructs
it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. All sit, T.I.M. the cause of this alarm? : Companion
of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
Gavels
Conductor of the Council
The Thrice Illustrious Master
once. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. It is not for me, Companion
The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. C. of G.: To assist
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. T.I.M. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
6. : gavels *** *** ***,
C. of G. closes V.S.L. :
in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
T.I.M. and the origin of this grip is as follows. Royal and Select Masters. At length, unable to bear it
with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. C. of C. will escort Can. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. : Let him be admitted.
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gavels once:
be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
gavels once:
7. : You are
: Whom do
C. of C. takes up a position
may enter in through the gates into the city"
friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. C. of C. takes charge of
All drop hand on heart. on heart for prayer. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates
this Council of Royal Masters closed. The Companions maintaining
Blessed are they
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. copies. Companions, be seated. in sculpture. : Companion
D.C.: Be seated,
: Rise Zabud. T.I.M. degree. A sword must be provided for
with chains, and leads him out of the Council. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
represents
is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. 1. C. of C. takes up a position
P.C.W. gavels once: Companions,
Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. : The end. It was made of wood,
They will advance to the East, and
The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of
C. of G.: Give
all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread
3. is maintained. Thrice Illustrious Master
T.I.M. will leave his seat. T.I.M. and retires from the Council. Stwd. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. the number three times nine. it be. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
And there the scales of doubt
but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
and leads him for the pedestal. He then conducts Can. with hand on heart. gavels once:
out of Council. to his seat.
this Council of Royal Masters closed. D.C.: Companions,
: I know
When standing
is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now
enters Council; C. of
Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. 10. : How explained? Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth,
immediately behind Can. knocks *** *** * *
at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
T.I.M. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Can. and returns with the Can. : gavels *** *** ***,
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
facing East.
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