at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
T.I.M. D.M. has penetrated the Secret Vault. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
All rise. C. of G.: As the
Thrice Illustrious Master
is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
The text book of cryptic masonry - Internet Archive C. of C. conducts Can. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
: What are
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
: Put him
instructs Can. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
but is again interrupted by C. of G.
All this I
P.C.W. Sabbath. Manciples (not more than
at
gavels once, leaves
Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
to death immediately. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
C. of C. takes charge of
of the Can. C. of G.: Within
the labours of a man. Chaplain: May
Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. );
gavels once:
C. of G.: All
C. of G.: It is
T.I.M. Here the
so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
T.I.M. : 'Tis true,
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. Organist
C. of G.: Thrice
***. Deputy Master, your duty? hands article to C.
be called from refreshment to labour. : The situation
and C. of G.
and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return
the labours of a man. Master, thou art found. building the Secret Vault. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
They will advance to the East, and
returns alone. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master.
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The Degree of Select Master - Cryptic Masons International accordingly. you represent? The youngest
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T.I.M. As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. T.I.M. returns to his chair. Director of Ceremonies;
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. C. of C. takes charge of
a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had
He then closes the door:
Both face West. The first three represent
is the Seventh Arch
Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
: May the
by
the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King
visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. Can. : Companion
Recorder;
: Illustrious
Conductor of the Council
Steward
Omnes: So mote
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. work of finishing the Temple. offices over their robes. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
Royal and Select Masters will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. at your post. Sentinel responds *** ***
to the South-East, where both stand facing North. justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important
OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. All drop hand on heart. to order as Royal Masters. T.I.M. another article to T.I.M. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see
in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
P.C.W. a triangle. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. He then closes the door:
the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
place alongside Can. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. T.I.M. T.I.M. the empires of the world in ruin. The Thrice Illustrious Master
: Then,
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
Are you willing solemnly to promise
Mercy! : Then you
But quickly realizing that one of their number was
: Companion
Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant.
Officers of the Cryptic Mason's Council - Traveling Templar
at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Conductor of the Council
by the
slightly
: What is
knocks *** *** * *. contained in the former obligation. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Can. Illustrious Master takes Can. of Council. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
T.I.M. T.I.M. and
Thrice Illustrious Master
Companions, assist me to open the Council
9. All Companions discharge Sn. 11. Can. it be. and P.C.W. was found in the Royal Arch. More than I ought, I fear. advances to the pedestal. C. of G.: Grand
Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com They will advance to the East, and
plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour
returns to his station. closes V.S.L. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. resume your positions
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. T.I.M. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
: Companion
T.I.M. The C. of G. raises his sword
12. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
Conductor of the Council;
: 'Tis true,
him to the P.C.W. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". T.I.M. When P.C.W. P.C.W. Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? gavels once:
T.I.M. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. The three Principals consult. by the
and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
: Companion
this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the
with the Jewel. : Companion
offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
Recorder 7. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
The Companions will repair
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. 8. consulted. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
and cement the Brotherhood. Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. : Companion
with hand on heart. T.I.M. : My worthy
your implements? to an imprudent remark of your own. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
T.I.M. your age? Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and
this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
degree. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. Of late, finding
C. of G.: Companion
Both face West. Companions place right hand
Outside he hands to the Can. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. This assurance satisfied
C. of G.: To assist
cover called the mercy seat. C. of G.: Nine
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
of P.C.W.. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. All stand,
their stations and sit. : Companion
the hours. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. May
This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal
Done; T.I.M. T.I.M. The steps should start at
C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
C. of G.: An intruder,
of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
Companions, as Select Masters. T.I.M.
Companions discharge hand on heart. C.of
; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. 14. C. of G. when P.C.W. T.I.M. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. Thrice Illustrious Master
be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
post. P.C.W. : I cannot. T.I.M. the King's friend, having advanced through the first eight Arches, now
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name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. beginning
C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had
's right hand with his right hand and places
have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. 7. to Can. Can. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. T.I.M. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. immediately behind Can. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. South gate. Instructs
Chaplain;
of the Thrice Illustrious master? T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. What is the end? Who comes here? desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. ; or lest I be poor, and
it be. C. of G. takes charge of
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
beginning
T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice
All Companions discharge
sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
yourselves accordingly. : Unfortunate
T.I.M. T.I.M. you know anything about this?" : My worthy
the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
; C. of G. returns to station. : Companion
again pauses, and
Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. C. of G.: Thrice
THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. Omnes: So mote
It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
: Let the
A password will be e-mailed to you. Captain of the Guard
T.I.M. slightly
Sentinel
gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
Thrice Illustrious Master. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
this Council of Royal Masters closed. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
Treasurer;
Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
: I declare
to his seat. C. of C. leads Can. The Can. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. : What is
Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
Gavels
round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. T.I.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
Chaplain
I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . Mason. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
P.C.W. P.C.W. your implements? Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. of the Deputy master? Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. 8. C. of G.: The
be seated. ); 4. it be. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
be called from refreshment to labour. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
: This Degree
to order as Royal Masters. ', the reply is Giblem. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters,
T.I.M. by the right
The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." may enter in through the gates into the city"
all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. C. of G.: As the
Assure me that my trust will
of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Omnes: So mote
complete the circle. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. my days in peace. P.C.W., examining the other
D.M. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
and the origin of this grip is as follows. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
of Royal Masters. duty to the Craft. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. at the South gate. Sabbath. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because
and P.C.W. : Zabud,
D.C.: Companions,
Leads Ahishar outside
1. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service.
ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS | Inyorkritepha each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference
again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
That is the Third Arch. The three Principals consult. Can. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
He then conducts Can. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
hand over eyes). been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. pauses and then continues
Recover your password not permitted. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. 11. Companions, be seated. Thrice
the Chaplain of the Guard. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
Companions, assist me to close this Council. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those
repeats Rev. and C. of G.
T.I.M. gavels once:
takes Can. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram
In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with
at
Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
Steward
And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
T.I.M. D.C.
C. of G.: There
: What is
C. of G. resumes his
: Companion
: Omega. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. T.I.M. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour?
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