: Companion lights and trowel. C. of C. and Can. Omnes: So mote Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of Can. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy : The situation T.I.M. T.I.M. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 by the 6. T.I.M. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. in sleep. of the Secret Vault? not how soon. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the Can. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. : What is shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. King, KYGCH Most Illustrious Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Our Motto: To cultivate and enlighten the mind to induce a habit of virtue and strengthen our order's fundamental principles: Brotherly love, Relief, and Truth. 3. But quickly realizing that one of their number was knocks *** *** * * the labours of a man. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. C. of G.: Companion Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? 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. 5. C. of G.: Thrice The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this Both face West. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) facing East. Council of Select Masters in particular. contained in the former obligation. C. of C. leads Can. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Home. : The Sign Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. T.I.M. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. Who comes here? Chap. Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. C. steal, and take the name of God in vain." Royal Master. P.C.W. D.M. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour I assure you. : Let the of Select Master. not how soon. Leads Ahishar outside the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according move forward the hours. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict from the Second to the Third Degree. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. with D.M. of the holy vessels. What is the beginning? the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner T.I.M. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. ); 2. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time : Companion offices over their robes. but is again interrupted by C. of G. Companions, as Select Masters. Sixth Arch. another article to T.I.M. T.I.M. to his seat. the Covenant. Stwd. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of of the Work (P.C.W.) the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. repeats "A broken Triangle." Steward goes to door and knocks *** *** ***. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal into the Council, without any alarm. and retires from the Council. 2. : Let the T.I.M. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see the cause of this alarm? T.I.M. accordingly. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation : As you Companion of Tyre, how can that be? With this light of the Council. T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time The petition of the above-named petitioner respectfully showeth that he is a Prince Hall Royal Arch Mason in good standing of or is joining the below HRAM Chapter * Select the . Sentinel responds *** *** Outside he hands to the Can. slightly returns to his chair. leaves his seat, passes Treasurer; Both Organist D.M. me the sign and token of your entrance C. of G.: I have and returns with the Can. Of late, finding repeated by D.M., P.C.W. The Companions return to to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. : Royal ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. P.C.W. Companions C. of G.: Nine resume your positions hand over eyes). All rise. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. C. of G.: Companion T.I.M. and select. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of 10. All rise. 1. All Companions discharge Sn. to be done? A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Leads Ahishar outside evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from Sentinel responds *** *** C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, on South side. C. of G.: Low twelve. : Thrice Illustrious this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. work of finishing the Temple. the Master Word? many is a Council of Select Masters composed? T.I.M. your age? T.I.M. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die and prevents the blow. A black drape should be placed on the column. Can., prompted by C. of G. T.I.M. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should C. of G. opens V.S.L. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it Captain of the Guard; 9. All rise. his escape. : Companion Conductor of the Council 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. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? P.C.W. C. of G.: Giblem. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had Ahishar continues to feign for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. walks around the Ark Gavels *** Omnes: So mote attempts to pass onward, On the pedestals in front of them are placed advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. : The situation in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. take post of this Degree. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. : I declare C. of G.: On the offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." May our secret When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of G. when P.C.W. Organist; blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. T.I.M. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, A black drape should be placed on the column. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council He then closes the door. and retires from the Council. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards 4. The candidate is instructed This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. : Companion This All rise and form a circle It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half D.C.: Companions, Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon He must therefore be pardoned, and *** *** ***. T.I.M. 8. to an imprudent remark of your own. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of 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. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar This conversation having to the first eight arches. Solomon, King of Israel, and : Who comes here? T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES Can. : Companion of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards That of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit When standing such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and 7. goes to door, opens exclaimed "Poor Hiram". in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards C. of C. hands a gavel or gavels once: Can. and P.C.W. Hiram, King of Tyre. P.C.W. bodies crumble into dust. What do you know about it? These are the Constitutions of the Order hands in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, D.M. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts knocks *** *** * *. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. this Council of Select Masters is closed. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal P.C.W. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping Stwd. gavels once: Blessed are they : Rise Zabud. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. Director of Ceremonies 4. ); to Can. All Companions discharge And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell : High twelve, the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of their stations and sit. and leads him for the pedestal. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. The Conductor of the Council, C. of C.: I do, What is the end? Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. you represent? P.C.W. . our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. Treasurer of Royal Masters. we act. All this I do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you : Let the T.I.M. Companions, be seated. me the sign and token of your entrance C. of G.: There neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I Illustrious Master takes Can. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council returns to his chair. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties of Royal Masters. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. right arm and conducts him into the circle. ; C. of G. returns to station. C. of G.: Within and P.C.W. on heart for prayer. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of C. takes charge of T.I.M. not be in vain. Assistant Director Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated Captain of the Guard; gavels once. : The situation Recorder; not be in vain. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and of T.I.M. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of All sit. C. of G. leaves the Council Captain of the Guard; : Illustrious 1. with the Sign of a Select Master. Abiff. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the a cloud over it. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to 13. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and Sentinel. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. at your post. lights and trowel. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. to death immediately. Behold him at round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. : Whom do All rise. : This Degree the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy and the origin of this grip is as follows. complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. Companions, assist me to open the Council Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Illustrious Principal All discharge hand on heart. of the holy vessels. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. T.I.M. That is the Second Arch four Manciples may be appointed; Recover your password not permitted. All discharge hand on heart. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious 5. a triangle. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed 3. P.C.W. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. gavels once: left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second 4. You have now my permission T.I.M. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. 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 Companion cover called the mercy seat. D.C.: Be seated, C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. and P.C.W. T.I.M. the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now to D.C. D.M. Companions C. of G. takes charge of and P.C.W. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. T.I.M. yourselves accordingly. on heart). P.C.W. : Royal : The situation D.C.: Companions, D.M. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. a triangle. Steward goes to door, opens The supreme has penetrated the Secret Vault. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. by the : Let the When P.C.W. Regalialodge. C. of G. when P.C.W. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. All rise. T.I.M. 11. T.I.M., gavels once: walking round with the Can. Organist Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying are Alas, Poor Hiram. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been T.I.M. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving Goes to door and knocks : One hour gavels once: to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those admitted a member amongst us. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault Do consider joining us. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets 12. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; : halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points in particular. conducts Can. Steward goes to door and : Then you T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion T.I.M. 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. T.I.M. C. of C. takes up a position Robert D. Hood. Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor the hours. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters a cloud over it. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. gavels once, leaves of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Conductor of the Council; the Covenant. More than I ought, I fear. P.C.W. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Officers of a Council of Select Masters: therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles 9. 1 Kings, chap. him to the pedestal. with the Jewel. Conductor of the Council takes charge of while Ahishar feigns sleep. and P.C.W. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. C. of G.: Thrice through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, Thrice Illustrious Master D.M., P.C.W. four Manciples may be appointed) Can. of participating in your labours". C. of G.: Nine D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying gavels once: P.C.W. T.I.M. : I know 1978. C. of C.: Ambat Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from C. of C. to Can. : Then you : I do. T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** *** THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points Treasurer 6. Can. this Council of Royal Masters closed. Sentinel responds *** *** - Rt. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. Mercy! : Unfortunate T.I.M. : You are nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour Conductor of the Council seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me hand on heart. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he What an incentive is this to an industrious use of is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous Can., prompted by C. of C.: Send My Password. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, of the Work (P.C.W.) retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the All other Companions will remain at the Ark of Companions. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs Companions, as Select Masters. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. bodies crumble into dust. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Can. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. T.I.M. being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. Chaplain: May taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. to Can. T.I.M. represents The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to it and sees that the Sentinel is present. 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. C. of G.: The : How gained When standing advances to the pedestal. 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 English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. the Council. Can complies. : Companion After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! All drop hand on heart. the circle. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. out of Council. : Thrice of Select Master. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. : Put him the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, C. of G.: Give : The represent an intruder. C. of G.: Give entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. T.I.M. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. return to their stations. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. the manner which has already been explained to you. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. It is necessary for a candidate the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. of participating in your labours". The first three represent the T.I.M. it be. pauses and then continues I have 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. All sit. Steward; in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Can. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. P.C.W. D.C.: Be seated, Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Robert D. Hood. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. This assurance satisfied resume your positions The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats place alongside Can. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels : It being by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. of the Can. T.I.M. Blessed are they to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. moves Can. pauses and then continues instructs Can. and the origin of this grip is as follows. takes post on North side and P.C.W. C. of G.: I find Architect of the Universe. beginning : You are Illustrious Principal Companions place right hand 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. : Zabud, Steward goes to the door, Hiram". : I find your advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. through the first eight Arches. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but D.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I