Home. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . Omnes: So mote
and select. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Hiram, King of Tyre. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
Gavels ***
was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. of P.C.W.. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? and leads him for the pedestal. another article to T.I.M. C. of G.: You
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. C. of C. will escort Can. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
It is not for me, Companion
leaves his seat, passes
Take due notice thereof and govern
In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. : The situation
The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. the number three times nine. : Your duty? Architect of the Universe. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. T.I.M. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the
lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
P.C.W. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
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. : Let the
The C. of G. raises his sword
All stand to order with the
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
: State your several names at length and
to advance through the first eight Arches. All the rabbis say it
C. of C.: The
Steward goes to door and
: What is
T.I.M. Sentinel
Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. Chap. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
T.I.M. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. : Companion
: Let him be admitted. Conductor of the Council;
1500 LINKS. in particular. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein
Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. T.I.M. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. *** *** ***. T.I.M. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
in sculpture. There
Sentinel responds *** ***
in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. All sit. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
mortal man. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
Can. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. past high twelve. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
and select. With this light of
you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
Companions place right hand
*** * *, repeated by D.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
Gavels
ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
: I declare
***. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. an intruder. C. of G.: Nine
so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
: The represent
C. of G.: On the
All rise. Chap. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
gavels once, leaves
These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. Hiram". retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
of the Principal Conductor of the Work? in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
and leads him for the pedestal. He must therefore be pardoned, and
Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
C. of C. leads Can. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? T.I.M. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour
: Companion Adoniram, death terminates
And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
C. of C.: Thrice
: This Degree
What is the beginning? Captain of the Guard
repeats "A broken Triangle." C. of G.: All
Steward goes to door, opens
lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council
return to their stations. P.C.W. time
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. The Companions return to
PTIM Rev. C. of G. opens V.S.L. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. Who comes here? Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. : Whom do
This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** ***
Can. 9. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. the hour? it be. C. of C. leads Can. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters,
you represent? to the South, clear of the pedestal. C. of G. leaves the Council
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
Then, suddenly
Chaplain: May
: May our
Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except
Conductor of the Council; 10. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters
Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. 1995
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to death immediately. T.I.M. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
P.C.W. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
Gavels
T.I.M. T.I.M. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
your name? The three Principals consult. Thrice Illustrious Master
Neither have they,
their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple
More than I ought, I fear. and P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of C. to Can. : Companion
many is a Council of Select Masters composed? death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
: Companion
The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
by
Abiff. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
: I cannot. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
of C.
on heart for prayer. 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. returns to his chair. 14. ***. Illustrious Principal Conductor
respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. : Companion
Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
four Manciples may be appointed;
This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal
Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. not how soon. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
T.I.M. gavels once:
C. of G. seizes Ahishar and
place alongside Can. Director of Ceremonies
: You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
$110.00 AUD. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
: How gained
on heart for prayer. A sword must be provided for
should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates
: Companion
There is also a large lighted candle at the right
the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
Can., replying as instructed:
P.C.W. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. of Royal Masters. enter the
post. you admission? Are not our numbers already full? Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple
This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. : The last. Companions. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
May
Done
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. hand of each. I have
: Illustrious
Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
D.C.: Be seated,
When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited
Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
C. of G.: To assist
The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
: What is
that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
four Manciples may be appointed)
Can. 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 ). T.I.M. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. : One hour
P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of G.: Give
on heart for prayer. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. the empires of the world in ruin. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
Companions, as Select Masters. from the First to the Second Degree. Can. a triangle. Chaplain
C. of G. closes V.S.L. : Companion
Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. T.I.M. T.I.M. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
Stwd. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. What do you know about it? Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. : Thrice Illustrious
- Rt. gavels once: Companions,
Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
At the entrance of the Ninth
Director of Ceremonies;
The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
All Companions discharge
: What are
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. C. of C. takes up a position
T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of C.: Ambat
: What is
Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
wit, of the Temple." your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. Recover your password not permitted. :
: This Degree
May
and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
T.I.M. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. C.
but is again interrupted by C. of G.
Solomon, King of Israel, and
and P.C.W. Can. Stwd. That is the Third Arch. Illustrious Principal
P.C.W. to an imprudent remark of your own. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. your age?
T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. T.I.M. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
Recorder; 7. P.C.W.
Royal and Select Masters
C. of G. unshackles Can. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. it be. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. C. of C. conducts Can. Ill. Comp. P.C.W. T.I.M. So help me God and keep me steadfast
Stwd. Master, thou art found. : What are
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
: I declare
D.M. knocks *** *** ***. T.I.M. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
The steps should start at
this Council of Royal Masters open. : What remains
Thrice Illustrious Master
C. of G.: Low twelve. ); 4. May
C. of G. remains as part of
by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500
the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. : Omega. Can. P.C.W. Steward
All Companions discharge
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
gavels once:
the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
); 3. * *. What have I said, what done? Robert D. Hood. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
T.I.M. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. place alongside Can. T.I.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Captain of the Guard
sign of a Select Master. Both face West. by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
: Your duty? It is necessary for a candidate
C. of C.: The first. Stwd. now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? by the
Companions, assist me to open the Council
right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
Thrice Illustrious Master
complies. cover called the mercy seat. C. of G.: I have
to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. T.I.M. He then closes the door:
Steward goes to door and
C. of G.: Thrice
C. of C.: I do,
All this I
than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
: May the
knocks *** *** * *
May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
repeats "A broken Triangle." 7. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand
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