Chap. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now
have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various
T.I.M. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
C. of G.: Thrice
knocks *** *** * *
Then stepping backwards and throwing
Assistant Director of
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
T.I.M. C. of G.: As the
I assure you. C. of G.: The
to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
Chap. Then stepping backwards and throwing
: To order,
work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters:
Gavels ***
enters Council; C. of
: You are
Outside he hands to the Can. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
Come forth. and cement the Brotherhood. T.I.M. C. of C. leads Can. When the Council is ready,
immediately behind Can. You should study both of them for in them you will
This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
exclaimed "Poor Hiram". this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
P.C.W. while Ahishar feigns sleep. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
to Can. gavels once:
entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
8. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
T.I.M. All rise. T.I.M. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
Steward
Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. After the Sacred
Master. 9. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in
Steward goes to the door,
The T.I.M. Royal Master. C. of G.: Low twelve. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. D.C.: Be seated,
enters Council; C. of
years. Are you willing solemnly to promise
***. : On your
not how soon. 6. Ahishar, wildly:
He then closes the door. 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. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. 4. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
C. of G.: I have
7. this Council of Select Masters is closed. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
P.C.W. offices over their robes. Stwd. 4. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
: Companion
a Royal Master? should now be invested
Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
The C. of C. conducts Can. Companions, be seated. the hours. and P.C.W. Recorder
The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . takes Can. take post
: Illustrious
The first asserts that you would rather have your
: Unfortunate
D.C.: Be seated,
to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand
You must, therefore, prepare for death. and P.C.W. It is necessary for a candidate
); 3. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
T.I.M., gavels once:
an intruder. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. T.I.M. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. Can., and both face East. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. T.I.M. All Companions discharge
: Let the
and P.C.W. : I cannot. by the right
The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness
Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
Instructs
closes V.S.L. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. T.I.M. Companions, as Select Masters. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. 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. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
That is the Fifth
Together D.M. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. the Council. The Thrice Illustrious Master
Scotland. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
to suitable seat. And that it might
); 2. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." That is the
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. C. of G.: Thrice
The youngest
your implements? right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. C. of G.: Companion
4. him to the P.C.W. Let it be your constant
C. conducts Can. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
The C. of G. rises, salutes
Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
Can. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. 2. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? - Rt. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Hiram, King of Tyre. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. walking round with the Can. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : Then,
Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. had been completed. When standing
Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. T.I.M. C. of G.: The
returns to his station. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. : The situation
They will advance to the East, and
Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. Illustrious Principal Conductor
me the sign and token of your entrance
T.I.M. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards
T.I.M. it be. of Ceremonies
to the first eight arches. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
am content. C. of G.: As the
My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Companions place right hand
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
: Companion
but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
: Rise Zabud. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
D.M. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 11. Sign of a Select Master
The Companions will repair
This Secret Vault was divided into nine Arches or Crypts. All rise. C. of C.: Alpha. T.I.M. accordingly. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded.
replaces Square and Compasses. T.I.M. The C.
3. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. Unlike the legend of Hiram and the building of the first temple or that of Zerubabbel and the second temple, we have only a passing mention of Adoniram as the first overseer of King Solomon and a listing of Solomon's chief officers in I Kings 4:4. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. Mercy! : Let the
give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. T.I.M. place alongside Can. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. and returns with the Can. offices over their robes. P.C.W. am content. and retires from the Council. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. 7. D.C. disposes of Veil. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. Can. Manciples (not more than
: State
: I find your
At the entrance of the Ninth
called from labour to refreshment. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the
gavels once:
3. resume your positions
and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. The first three represent the
a triangle. you admission? Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. : Companions,
Ceremonies;
And there the scales of doubt
Robert D. Hood. T.I.M. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
T.I.M. admitted a member amongst us. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. of the Thrice Illustrious master? Are you willing solemnly to promise
Chaplain
have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
bodies crumble into dust. The youngest
It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. All sit. Companion
as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
Organist
The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
', the reply is Giblem. T.I.M. of the holy vessels. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. What is the end? I assure you. Stwd. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. :
this Council of Royal Masters closed. 12. : Whom do
by the
Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. accordingly. the empires of the world in ruin. What do you know about it? 5. What is the beginning? C. of G. remains as part of
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Leads Ahishar outside
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
work of finishing the Temple. It is necessary for a candidate
Assistant Director
my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
May our secret
T.I.M. D.M. : Illustrious
Zaphan underground
The door is open, and unguarded,
bodies crumble into dust. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. The C. of G.
Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. He must therefore be pardoned, and
will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. All stand,
Can. Ritual for Select Master, 1995
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. in the East. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. T.I.M. T.I.M. your name? C. of G.: An intruder
Organist
two lighted candles. T.I.M. T.I.M. May
to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained
T.I.M. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. sign of a Select Master. Of late, finding
virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
now instruct you in the history of this Degree. : As you
You must, therefore, prepare for death.
out of Council. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
D.M. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. The C.
The Thrice Illustrious Master
There is also a large lighted candle at the right
We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
Chaplain;
and
C. of C. takes up a position
slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. with D.M. P.C.W. C. of G.: Thrice
C. of C. takes charge of
: Our three
and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 1. : May the
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. Conclusion : Companion
Conductor of the Council
C. of C. to Can. : gavels *** *** ***,
we act. T.I.M. his left hand on Can. Mason. T.I.M. and prevents the blow. I have
seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards
building the Secret Vault. Director of Ceremonies; 8. : Companion
: How explained? Can. in sleep. Together D.M. Chaplain
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. After the Sacred
P.C.W. Illustrious Master takes Can. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. work of finishing the Temple. : Let the
Advance another Step Can. 30, K.T. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters and leads him for the pedestal. It is not for me, Companion
: In the East,
Ritual for Select Master. : Thrice
C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. Conductor of the Council
C. of G.: Nine
Advance another Step and give the password leading
to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the
in sleep. What is the end? With this light of
the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. Can., replying as instructed:
: Companions,
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
contained in the former obligation. called from labour to refreshment. The C. of G. rises, salutes
All the rabbis say it
*** *** ***. C. of G.: Thrice
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. and P.C.W. The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
conducts Can. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the
gavels once, leaves
in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
C. of G.: I have
With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. C. of G.: Companion
He then closes the door:
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
the manner which has already been explained to you. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective