originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
All companions return to
T.I.M. : As you
D.C.: Be seated,
of this Degree. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
Done; T.I.M. T.I.M. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? 12. 2. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
So help me God and keep me steadfast
to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. This conversation having
: My worthy
the cause of this alarm? Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
T.I.M. once. out of Council. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
T.I.M. : Thrice Illustrious
shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
: This Degree
P.C.W. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
C. of G.: Thrice
D.C.: Companions,
Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. Recorder
8. 4. hand over eyes). than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
C. of C. hands a gavel or
at the South gate. : Then I
The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. you represent? T.I.M. : Companions,
My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
T.I.M. again pauses, and
repeats "A broken Triangle." Peter Coles, District Grand Master. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters.
the circle. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram
evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from
Stwd. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. T.I.M. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Abiff. T.I.M. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. ; Can. : Companion
visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
Together D.M. : Companion
yourselves accordingly. All rise. He then closes the door. Come forth. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? and cement the Brotherhood. Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. Steward
swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
takes post on North side and P.C.W. Goes to door and knocks
T.I.M. : What is
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. : Companion
Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
: Let the
to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. 1. Can. O grave,
Stwd. may now enter. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
enters Council; C. of
with hand on heart. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. This Secret Vault was divided into nine Arches or Crypts. the hours. P.C.W. Sabbath. knocks *** *** ***. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
P.C.W. by the
justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important
through which you will pass in due course. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. at
12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was
immediately behind Can. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. : You are
C. of G.: The
10. Zaphan underground
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
1. All rise. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
your age? Goes to door and knocks
you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. accordingly. repeats Rev. Can. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
be called from refreshment to labour. 14. Chaplain: May
Both
That is the Second Arch
Recorder; 7. Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
repeated by D.M., P.C.W. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
A black drape should be placed on the column. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. their stations. this Council of Royal Masters closed. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. at your post. What do you know about it? : To order,
This assurance satisfied
T.I.M. : May the
C. of G.: Nine
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference
Stwd. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. post. offices over their robes. of Council. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
to the South, clear of the pedestal. C. of G.: I find
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
Done
goes to door, opens
temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
Together D.M. 2. Can. 1 Kings, chap. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
: I do
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
Director of Ceremonies
It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
T.I.M. offices over their robes. : What remains
: Companion
May our secret
to death immediately. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. All Companions discharge Sn. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
of Royal Masters. T.I.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
P.C.W., examining the other
14. Can. The youngest
: Who comes here? T.I.M. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. May
Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters
Companions place right hand
What is the end? And there the scales of doubt
gavels once, leaves
: Companions,
left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I
up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
this Council of Royal Masters open. The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the
T.I.M. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. four Manciples may be appointed)
T.I.M. 13. gavels once:
their stations
each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference
the labours of a man. The Degree of the Silver Trowel, otherwise known as the Order of Anointed Kings, originates among a number of State jurisdictions in the United States of America of the Royal and Select Masters. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. T.I.M. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
That is the Eighth Arch. C. of G.: You
T.I.M. I know the beginning. and P.C.W. T.I.M. D.M. 30, K.T. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. T.I.M. When standing
Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple
Door remains open. After the Sacred
as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
: To order,
Can., prompted by C. of G.
*** *** ***. : Let Brotherly
11. C. of C.: Alpha. P.C.W. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) In the Degrees of Royal and Select Masters, the explanation is given of how the 'Word' was lost, how it was found, the way it was preserved, and its meaning. C. of G.: Companion
complies. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
T.I.M. your implements? repeats Rev. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
Master. copies. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
and P.C.W. );
their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
Can. instructs Can. gavels once:
Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
The first three represent
Advance another Step Can. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and
Mercy! The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. C. of C.: Thrice
Conductor of the Council;
Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
The supreme
To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. complete the circle. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. T.I.M. Can. is maintained. In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. : Let the
by the
the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
: You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. it be. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
D.M. T.I.M. All stand with hand on heart. 13. 2. The C. of G.
P.C.W. Chaplain: May
steal, and take the name of God in vain." hand of each. T.I.M. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. ninth Arch. : What is
Who comes here? their stations
All drop hand on heart. 7. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. Advance another Step Can. the manner which has already been explained to you. ; C. of G. returns to station. to
Then stepping backwards and throwing
It is not for me, Companion
: Of how
entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Organist;
time
by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500
Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
The Can. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. offices over their robes. be seated. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. P.C.W. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. am content. Gavels ***
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. replaces Square and Compasses. All rise and form a circle
: As a representative
D.M. C. of C.: Companion
D.M., P.C.W. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
the manner which has already been explained to you.
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