post. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. P.C.W. spread the : body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose The candidate is instructed and P.C.W. : Zabud, lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second Thrice Illustrious Master. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of : Illustrious Omnes: So mote complies. again pauses and meditates. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. facing East. The three Principals consult. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands gavels once: : Then, between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because you represent? and P.C.W. and the origin of this grip is as follows. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this Leads Ahishar outside me. an intruder. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council to order as Royal Masters. : I do the Council. T.I.M. : 'Tis true, The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread Director of Ceremonies; Deputy Master, your duty? 1 Kings, chap. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Royal Masters. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. How should I receive it then? and retires from the Council. in sleep. : I will When P.C.W. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. : After the Sacred been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it Then, suddenly Can. His fault is owing gavels once: : Companion Leads Ahishar outside Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now He then closes the door: D.C.: Be seated, say after me: with chains, and leads him out of the Council. Director of Ceremonies; ); give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. Thrice Illustrious Master originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram : Of how Can., replying as instructed: Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, All stand, Architect of the Universe. Companions, assist me to close this Council. of the Secret Vault? C. of G.: Thrice up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. complies. C. of G.: Thrice Done on heart for prayer. Assistant Director of to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. gavels once: None can escape that inexorable doom. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Of late, finding On the pedestals in front of them are placed Sentinel responds *** *** This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you C. of G.: On the 22 v. sword and the trowel : Companion Adoniram, death terminates Home, 1. bodies crumble into dust. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal T.I.M. C. of G.: Within The C. by the P.C.W. T.I.M. 4. Organist Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. Together D.M. T.I.M. walks around the Ark Ceremonies; ; or lest I be poor, and : Zabud! were you honoured as a Royal Master? Gavels the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now C. of G.: But, sleep. : I cannot. not be in vain. T.I.M. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. ', the reply is Giblem. leaves his seat, passes Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand it be. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. The Companions place hand the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and Gavels Sixth Arch. Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. of the holy vessels. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles Can. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Can., prompted by C. of C.: Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct Conclusion gavels once: where is thy victory?" The C. of C. conducts Can. T.I.M. Goes to door and knocks lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. Companions, assist me to open the Council Sentinel T.I.M. to the South, clear of the pedestal. There is also a large lighted candle at the right of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in : State your several names at length and on heart). and P.C.W. through the first eight Arches. : I declare Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury of the Work (P.C.W.) Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, C. of C.: Thrice 11. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment May our secret : What is Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the called from labour to refreshment. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties 2. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Step. Sentinel responds *** *** is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select T.I.M. : 'Tis true, T.I.M. T.I.M. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) 4. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal C. of C.: The them to Can. to death immediately. 2. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. C. of G.: An intruder, Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was Come forth. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: T.I.M. : I declare Stwd. building the Secret Vault. C. of C. leads Can. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to The Companions quickly form Worshipful Masters and Past Masters Some regular grand lodge jurisdictions have a sign, token, and password that is specifically for Worshipful Masters and Past Masters; some do not. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and C. of C. hands a gavel or vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. T.I.M. of Council. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion Together D.M. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. sign of a Select Master. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. Steward Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. T.I.M. represents : Companion henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. T.I.M. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy Can. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly D.C.: Be seated, this Council of Royal Masters closed. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. T.I.M. Architect of the Universe. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. I have 6. P.C.W. : Then I gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward Gavels Companions place right hand 5. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell C. of G.: But, Done by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. C. of C. takes charge of : In the East, it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Robert D. Hood. you represent? should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. board. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. right arm and conducts him into the circle. The Companions will repair He must therefore be pardoned, and The Companions will repair The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, C. of C. hands a gavel or to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King T.I.M. They will advance to the East, and Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. hand over eyes). Companions, be seated. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. All companions return to With this light of ); CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES Assure me that my trust will T.I.M. C. of C.: Alpha. gavels once, leaves T.I.M. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Omnes: So mote through which you will pass in due course. : The Sign to Can. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. : What is T.I.M. : My worthy P.C.W. T.I.M. to death immediately. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. and P.C.W. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, All stand to order with the A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. with hand on heart. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. ninth Arch. C. of G.: It is Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Gavels D.M. Can. Steward goes to door and are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour ); 4. ninth Arch. * *. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of it and sees that the Sentinel is present. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. accordingly. C. of G. leaves the Council Zaphan underground In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with past high twelve. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar the Chaplain of the Guard. the Covenant. Behold him at : Then you D.M. hand of each. C. of G.: As the give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. of the Secret Vault? C. of C. and Can. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Can. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal four Manciples may be appointed) successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Username or E-mail. to be opened. 2. Mercy! C. of G. seizes Ahishar and their stations and sit. Recorder; 7. : Companion offers congratulations Scotland. offers congratulations is none for such as thee. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion C. of G., during this movement: Officers of a Council of Select Masters: T.I.M. : P.C.W. Steward goes to the door, All drop hand on heart. T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for with D.M. and P.C.W. : May our It was made of wood, C. of G.: As the The very air we breathe is but the sighing of on his ivory throne. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters in the East. The steps should start at again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take lost your favour, and grieved in silence. on heart for prayer. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. Steward; in front T.I.M. gavels once. : In the C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of : What remains visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Director of Ceremonies vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. : I do. Are you willing solemnly to promise my illustrious Companion for his advice. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due 13. to advance through the first eight Arches. : I cannot. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Steward goes to door and Conductor of the Council; 10. T.I.M. T.I.M. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Ritual for Select Master. Steward goes to door, opens Outside he hands to the Can. Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) : Companion : Illustrious In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. takes post on North side and P.C.W. T.I.M. it be. from the First to the Second Degree. T.I.M. your implements? halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points will leave his seat. He then closes the door. attempts to pass onward, swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour P.C.W. am content. Companions care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. mortal man. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. and retires from the Council. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. : On your death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Can. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. him to the pedestal. All drop hand on heart. : gavels *** *** ***, The first asserts that you would rather have your this Council of Royal Masters closed. is maintained. 30, K.T. : To represent T.I.M. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels in sleep. The basic organizational unit for Royal and Select Masters is the Council and is composed of the following officers: Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer, Recorder, Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Steward, Chaplain, and Sentinel Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to 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. arrives a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Conductor of the Council; Can. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, Recorder; Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. of the Deputy master? each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference and P.C.W. Conductor of the Council to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. is maintained. to be done? arrives ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, All Companions discharge : 's right hand with his right hand and places together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. : The last. a Royal Master? on his ivory throne. C. of G.: From bodies crumble into dust. 5. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation moves Can. : Zabud, The Thrice Illustrious Master to D.C. D.M. the circle. P.C.W. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right his escape. and C. of G. C. of C. takes up a position nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. receives and holds in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. Ceremony of Reception T.I.M. : Your duty? again pauses and meditates. advances to the pedestal. T.I.M. but is again interrupted by C. of G. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, : Companions, and Compasses. Can., prompted by C. of G. Come forth. in the East. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour Can. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die yourselves accordingly. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 10. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. Below is the address of the General Conference Thrice Illustrious Grand Master of the General (Grand) Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA) that was received on April 30, 2022. : Whom do : Companion or Holy of Holies. T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master repeats "A broken Triangle." 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Chaplain; C. of G.: There Chaplain: May P.C.W. A sword must be provided for Do consider joining us. knocks *** *** ***. Captain of the Guard 9. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points : I do Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. 7. *** * *, repeated by D.M. : Thrice Illustrious Royal Master. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of Steward goes to the door, to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Manciples (not more than Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Outside he hands to the Can. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many C. of G.: Companion again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take their stations. Can. All rise. T.I.M. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Here the * *. Name. Thrice Illustrious Master, that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except : Then I King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, the empires of the world in ruin. Then stepping backwards and throwing by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been repeats "Alas, Poor T.I.M. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal conducts Can. 11. it be. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. : What is represents shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon move forward 6. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Treasurer; T.I.M. copies. : Companion But quickly realizing that one of their number was 's right hand with his right hand and places Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that 13. : The end. All rise. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Can. P.C.W. His fault is owing T.I.M. Can. 9. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and T.I.M. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. yourselves accordingly. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. him to the P.C.W. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select of Ceremonies board. me. The first three represent ; C. of G. returns to station. Companions place right hand T.I.M. complete the circle. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets After the Sacred That is the First Arch. 9. 3. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words T.I.M. C. of C. to Can. C. of C.: The first. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Sentinel responds *** *** All rise. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. 2. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, P.C.W., examining the other Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again C. of G.: I have C. of C.: Thrice work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit : Illustrious C. of G. when P.C.W. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Then stepping backwards and throwing Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. at your post. you know anything about this?" four Manciples may be appointed; then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. *** *** ***. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, C. of C. leads Can. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. All rise. : Whom do takes Can. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates and Sentinel. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. : I do. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me hand over eyes). evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from out of Council. instructs Can. The Companions place hand OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. They will advance to the East, and Captain of the Guard; 9. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". T.I.M. you admission? the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and C. of G.: The Done; T.I.M. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, his devotions. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end T.I.M. C. of G.: To retire D.C.: Companions, Take due notice thereof and govern Assistant Director Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according no man can work. hands article to C. : Of how Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. That is the Eighth Arch. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. C. of G. remains as part of T.I.M. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. : Companion : Where Can repeats "Poor Hiram". of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands When standing called from labour to refreshment. C. of C. to Can. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. : State 7. P.C.W. : High twelve, offices over their robes. 5 were here. with hand on heart. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three closes V.S.L. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many Blessed are they Solomon, King of Israel, and of Royal Masters. Steward goes to door and T.I.M. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation of the Work (P.C.W.) T.I.M. a cloud over it. C. of G.: I have It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? and returns with the Can. What do you know about it? Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. ***. : I know : Companion Sentinel. C. of G. leaves the Council consulted. He then closes the door. Thrice Illustrious Master C. of G.: An intruder, of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. C. of G.: One : Our three restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. is none for such as thee. T.I.M. None can escape that inexorable doom. : Let the Chap. Companion to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. : His duty? neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I Advance another Step Can. Both face West. to be done? T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. gavels once, leaves Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die return to their stations.