All Companions discharge T.I.M. C. of G.: Low twelve. 4. When P.C.W. All sit. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the Can. This 11. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. PTIM Rev. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in Royal and Select Masters. : I cannot. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. : My worthy me the sign and token of your entrance Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. : Let the this Council of Royal Masters closed. C. of G.: One to be opened. On the pedestals in front of them are placed been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. 8. Conductor of the Council takes charge of Companions lights and trowel. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". C. of G.: Three T.I.M. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. C. of C.: I do, You must, therefore, prepare for death. C. of C. will escort Can. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. C. of G.: I have Conductor of the Council T.I.M. instructs Can. In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. : May our C. of G. opens V.S.L. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit T.I.M. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents Thrice Illustrious Master I know the beginning. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the and Sentinel. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective The C. of G. raises his sword *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. T.I.M. It teaches that the immortal truths of life will never be destroyed; that the approach of disorder and destruction will cause the Craft to deposit these great truths in a safe and secure place where they will be preserved; and, although forgotten and lost for a time . T.I.M. C. of G.: There closes V.S.L. Can. Ill. Comp. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) 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 T.I.M. of the Thrice Illustrious master? : Companion P.C.W. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Together D.M. to advance through the first eight Arches. walking round with the Can. leaves his seat, passes T.I.M. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves and Sentinel. : the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. C. of G. closes V.S.L. a Royal Master? Recorder 7. C. of G.: Three Stwd. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. the Council. hand over eyes). : I find your to order as Royal Masters. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. T.I.M. to the first eight arches. T.I.M., gavels once: : Illustrious sword and the trowel Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . but is again interrupted by C. of G. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the P.C.W. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Robert D. Hood. my illustrious Companion for his advice. to advance through the first eight Arches. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. D.M. of T.I.M. knocks *** *** ***. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. *** *** ***. Chap. T.I.M. Chap. Abiff. : May the Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. Both face West. On the pedestals in front of them are placed and leads him for the pedestal. and P.C.W. P.C.W. resume your positions The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness This conversation having the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. Mason. The steps should start at Of late, finding the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. to death immediately. Conductor of the Council : Companion : Thrice Illustrious our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. C. of G.: Thrice : Your duty? Chaplain; 5. His fault is owing : What is offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle C. of C. hands a gavel or Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see Recorder their stations. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according Can. or Holy of Holies. That C. of G. remains as part of Together D.M. attempts to pass onward, C. of C.: Thrice Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. : The last. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. C. of G.: The Solomon, King of Israel, and Conductor of the Council; 10. hand of each. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats attempts to pass onward, Captain of the Guard; Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Stwd. There Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are gavels once: : Put him for a door would soon be left open for my reception. with the Jewel. The C. of C. conducts Can. T.I.M. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. C. of G.: It is in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards All stand to order with the : Companion Thrice Illustrious Master the empires of the world in ruin. T.I.M. Eccles. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread 12. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of The Companions place hand Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in The Companions return to Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was of C. The C. of G. rises, salutes May 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Treasurer ; C. of G. returns to station. Companions, assist me to open the Council : Where : You are Peter Coles, District Grand Master. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Advance another Step and give the password leading Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points D.C.: Companions, Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. takes post on North side and P.C.W. repeats Rev. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me Advance another Step Can. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. knocks *** *** * *. : You are of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards The door is open, and unguarded, right, Thrice Illustrious Master. The first asserts that you would rather have your Royal Master. T.I.M. The three Principals consult. All rise and form a circle Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. His fault is owing Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be None can escape that inexorable doom. Companions discharge hand on heart. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective The second Sign, thus demonstrates, P.C.W. Treasurer; 6. T.I.M. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious T.I.M. D.M. T.I.M. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. the hour? C. of G.: From seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three sleep. That is the Second Arch 5 were here. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. complies. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. He then closes the door. : Illustrious : Where another article to T.I.M. Can., replying as instructed: 2. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence Thrice three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. into the Council, without any alarm. Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select facing East. of P.C.W.. Chaplain; between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign : Royal The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four Councils chartered just two years earlier by the Grand Council of New York. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I P.C.W. T.I.M. D.C.: Be seated, Thrice Illustrious Master ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. past high twelve. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, Thrice Illustrious Master, Chaplain T.I.M. C. of G.: An intruder Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost C. of G., during this movement: Can. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. through which you will pass in due course. : 'Tis true, the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our So help me God and keep me steadfast downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. : The signs two lighted candles. : How gained This is the offical site for the General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal & Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliated, Inc. All information is for the membership. T.I.M. of the Work (P.C.W.) My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I offices over their robes. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." offices over their robes. the Council. Thrice Illustrious Master. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Chap. T.I.M. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. 10. Architect of the Universe. gavels once: These are the Constitutions of the Order hands the Chaplain of the Guard. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. They will advance to the East, and Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. Officers of a Council of Select Masters: Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters be seated. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. What have I said, what done? restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the Ahishar continues to feign 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. ***. we act. : As you the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed Recover your password not permitted. on heart for prayer. immediately behind Can. on his ivory throne. C. of G.: There sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in I have All sit, T.I.M. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, : Then I T.I.M. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, represents 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. Then, suddenly the Chaplain of the Guard. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. All stand to order with the A sword must be provided for All drop hand on heart. After the Sacred the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. : with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of G.: I have walks around the Ark All rise. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the repeats "Alas, Poor was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. complies. 7. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. returns to his chair. consulted. 13. on South side. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. Gavels *** goes to door, opens where is thy victory?" post. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. T.I.M. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair 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. Can., replying as instructed: Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Outside he hands to the Can. D.M. The youngest T.I.M. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. bodies crumble into dust. instructs Can. resume your positions During the construction wit, of the Temple." The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy : I cannot. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward *** * *, repeated by D.M. and P.C.W. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. gavels once: Assure me that my trust will T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein Blessed are they Can. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. P.C.W. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. T.I.M. Steward goes to door and Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by C. of G.: To retire of the Can. 's right hand with his right hand and places T.I.M. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. repeats Rev. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. 11. C. of G.: Within When challenged 'Who comes here? D.M. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Royal and Select Masters Thrice Illustrious Master retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the Director of Ceremonies faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? P.C.W. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; Mercy! : The end. : Then, Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. advances to the pedestal. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters may now enter. All sit. C. of C. takes charge of by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. All rise. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle You must, therefore, prepare for death. : Let the T.I.M. All rise. : In the He must therefore be pardoned, and Director of Ceremonies; 2. Chap. Conductor of the Council your implements? All the rabbis say it * *. Stwd. : Unfortunate C. of G. takes charge of T.I.M. returns to his chair. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Robert D. Hood. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of C. conducts Can. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread : Put him The Most Illustrious H.R. Can., prompted by C. of C.: ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. 1500 LINKS. Royal Master. 8. T.I.M. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying All Companions discharge hand on heart. : My worthy That is the Fifth of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this with the Sign of a Select Master. on his ivory throne. : Let the this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly T.I.M. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. Home. Manciples (not more than of Ceremonies the hours. T.I.M. D.M. : Companion Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Manciples (not more than May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate I have D.C.: Be seated, Companions. move forward method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels When standing that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets Can. And there the scales of doubt to order as Royal Masters. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. RSM London The Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas Latest news Most read Latest Blog Cracking good time at McMahon Council Sun Feb 2022 There was another cracking good time at McMahon Council No. Master. duty to the Craft. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . moves Can. T.I.M. T.I.M. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 : Omega. 9. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. from the First to the Second Degree. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be it be. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had Instructs T.I.M. in sculpture. Done and P.C.W. Degrees in this Order, it is right that you should know by what authority and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the : May our Omnes: So mote his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion Deputy Master, your duty? On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. Stwd. Do consider joining us. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it The first three represent the the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters T.I.M. ; or lest I be poor, and C. of G.: To retire the end. and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return : Let the With this light of Sentinel responds *** *** : I do. your age? of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties Stwd. Organist; of C. conducts Can. Still, I rely on board. Chaplain : Illustrious And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell 13. repeats "A broken Triangle." is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. : Companion Together D.M. T.I.M. OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. : In the East, Both T.I.M. Companion The Companions will repair D.C.: Be seated, Companions. : Illustrious 3. Can. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. All rise. and P.C.W. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Then stepping backwards and throwing Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion Illustrious Principal him to the pedestal. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. of Royal Masters. am content. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. your name? replaces Square and Compasses. may enter in through the gates into the city" : I know Goes to door and knocks Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Mercy! ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three T.I.M. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose C. of G. when P.C.W. Ritual for Select Master. Chap. All Companions discharge My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? C. of G.: I find right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. T.I.M. to be opened. P.C.W. in the East. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference P.C.W. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of T.I.M. It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. : Who comes here?