am content. : As a representative 6. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council The Companions maintaining All sit, T.I.M. consulted. post. Omnes: So mote and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates With this light of Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. D.M. T.I.M. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. How should I receive it then? It is not for me, Companion D.C.: Be seated, Companions. T.I.M. immediately behind Can. - Rt. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Who comes here? T.I.M. has penetrated the Secret Vault. Iowa, 2003. C. of G.: But, has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly the hour? our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral C. of G.: To retire of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council with hand on heart. C. of G., during this movement: and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was C. of C. takes charge of Can. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Thrice Illustrious Master. ***. Lewis Masonic. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the On the pedestals in front of them are placed Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. attempts to pass onward, repeats "Alas, Poor P.C.W. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. T.I.M. All companions return to and Compasses. Gavels *** Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and All sit. : and cement the Brotherhood. 4. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me D.C.: Be seated, T.I.M. C. of G.: As the : The situation Conductor of the Council takes charge of I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence Can., prompted by C. of G. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither be seated. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die 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. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy it be. Can. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards me the sign and token of your entrance Thrice Illustrious Master : To represent T.I.M. Can. knocks *** *** ***. C. of G.: I have of Select Master. : In the East, 5 were here. Behold him at Both face West. replaces Square and Compasses. : The situation None can escape that inexorable doom. : Omega. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. Companions, assist me to close this Council. T.I.M. : On your blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let : What are completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. At the entrance of the Ninth Director of Ceremonies offices over their robes. leaves his seat, passes in sleep. slightly T.I.M. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Sentinel responds *** *** board. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion it and sees that the Sentinel is present. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing moves Can. D.C.: Companions, Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, C. of C. takes charge of C. of C. takes up a position in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite and cement the Brotherhood. : In the henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. C. of G. when P.C.W. the Council. P.C.W. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep ; C. of G. returns to station. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters D.M. it be. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? cover called the mercy seat. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. to suitable seat. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be What is the end? It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half your age? Then, suddenly Still, I rely on : Companion Steward; : Royal Lodge. C. of G. takes charge of Solomon, King of Israel, and Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of That Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. T.I.M. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. 22 v. 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. Peter Coles, District Grand Master. C. of C.: Thrice Can. All Companions stand to order, C. of G. takes charge of faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . C. of G.: It is Leads Ahishar outside Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the The steps should start at the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the and P.C.W. a triangle. The first three represent All this I in the East. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. them to Can. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell : Companion Captain of the Guard In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. sleep. : You are to the South, clear of the pedestal. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the it and sees that the Sentinel is present. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. C. of G.: Thrice not how soon. consulted. C. of G.: Thrice it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. offers congratulations to the Can. T.I.M. This assurance satisfied Home, 1. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right : May our T he Most Illustrious Alan W. White, Sr. Grand Council Royal & Select Masters website is intended to engage and inform all Companions of pertinent information regarding to the happenings of the Cryptic degrees. C. of G.: Grand : What is in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. Mason. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. bodies crumble into dust. 12. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. The supreme slightly T.I.M. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. T.I.M. but is again interrupted by C. of G. All sit, T.I.M. C. of G.: Low twelve. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left C. of G. closes V.S.L. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. 3. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for this Council of Select Masters is closed. Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. ); admitted a member amongst us. T.I.M. T.I.M. cover called the mercy seat. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) This C. of G.: Companion gavels once, leaves There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. I have and the origin of this grip is as follows. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. You must, therefore, prepare for death. Steward goes to door, opens Can. P.C.W. again pauses, and to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the The first asserts that you would rather have your C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. hand of each. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone All Companions discharge Treasurer; Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but Sign of a Select Master Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. T.I.M. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you : To represent C. of G. resumes his Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose at the South gate. : Companion Companions place right hand is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the P.C.W. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and Form of opening a Council of Select Masters ); 4. and D.C. return to Sixth Arch. Done; T.I.M. Ahishar continues to feign Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. All rise. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and by the Both face West. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: T.I.M. Director of Ceremonies 8. T.I.M. After a few seconds they Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. : Let the your age? The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress a Royal Master? The first three represent the Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts Omnes: So mote of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping Zaphan underground The steps should start at Then, suddenly Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he C. of G.: Within In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this while Ahishar feigns sleep. 5. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Home. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in C. of G.: I have by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. : I cannot. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with P.C.W. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Let it be your constant The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the : How gained conducts Can. returns to his chair. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me complies. T.I.M. facing East. Royal and Select Masters will leave his seat. C. of C.: Companion C. of C.: I do, D.C.: Be seated, Companions. The youngest the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and This conversation having On the pedestals in front of them are placed Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. hands article to C. : The end. C. of C. conducts Can. bodies crumble into dust. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Recorder repeated by D.M., P.C.W. at : Companion 2. : Companion The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity : Companion This takes Can. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Treasurer; T.I.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Illustrious Principal The first three represent 4. T.I.M. closes V.S.L. T.I.M. 4. the labours of a man. 's right hand with his right hand and places circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. 10. All rise. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves and : I declare may enter in through the gates into the city" : I do. Behold him at Companions discharge hand on heart. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, Together D.M. D.C.: Companions, to the South, clear of the pedestal. ); Royal and Select Masters. gavels once: Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. T.I.M. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end into the Council, without any alarm, and presents Chap. 7. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels The Cryptic Degrees - Select Master. All this I Companions, as Select Masters. He must therefore be pardoned, and 10. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me : High twelve, to an imprudent remark of your own. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. the Chaplain of the Guard. instructs Can. 7. C. of C. conducts Can. : High twelve, ); hand over mouth) and Darkness (right T.I.M. Who comes here? to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand and C. of G. 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. 1. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" is maintained. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. Steward goes to the door, All sit. Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. : The represent as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. His fault is owing to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. Regalialodge. T.I.M. C. of G.: Nine 4. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion Sentinel responds *** *** 9. walks around the Ark in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. the circle. C. of C. takes charge of These are the Constitutions of the Order hands friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Stwd. T.I.M. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity returns to his station. Deputy Master, your duty? time receive his reward. : Companion this Council of Royal Masters open. C. conducts Can. T.I.M. Steward : The last. C. of G.: Within The Conductor of the Council, Illustrious Master takes Can. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, Name. 1 Kings, chap. P.C.W. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. building the Secret Vault. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: C. of G. conducts Can. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective : Illustrious nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed D.M. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of Chap. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from beginning All rise. 1. Blessed are they T.I.M. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation T.I.M. : In the ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. Chaplain to * *. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 8. C. of G. when P.C.W. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. : How gained post. : Companions, T.I.M. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the D.C. T.I.M. hands article to C. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Thrice Illustrious Master. wit, of the Temple." 14. Thrice Illustrious Master and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to : Let the mortal man. T.I.M. : Unfortunate : The signs originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram : gavels *** *** ***, yourselves accordingly. goes to door, opens to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the : The signs that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram May Thrice C. of G.: The to be opened. Assistant Director of The very air we breathe is but the sighing of Can. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. by the right past high twelve. Thrice Illustrious Master of participating in your labours". T.I.M. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread T.I.M. a cloud over it. your name? Thrice Illustrious Master halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, : Let the Steward spread the Can. C. of C.: Alpha. Are you willing solemnly to promise Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. on his ivory throne. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Companions, be seated. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Ritual for Select Master. D.C.: Companions, : My worthy the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. T.I.M. : Companion T.I.M. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, right, Thrice Illustrious Master. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been 1 Kings, chap. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
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