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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