T.I.M. : Companion : Companion Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) : My worthy P.C.W. Can. Ahishar continues to feign you know anything about this?" by T.I.M., after consulting It is not for me, Companion T.I.M. and : What remains was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. T.I.M. consulted. slightly replaces Square and Compasses. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. and P.C.W. May Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Sentinel and C. of G. Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. with the Jewel. Both of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Director of Ceremonies; 8. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. you represent? Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves Illustrious Master takes Can. Can. and Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. All Companions stand to order The Companions quickly form is the Seventh Arch : The signs repeats Rev. T.I.M. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping : This Degree C. of G.: All Sentinel responds *** *** years. T.I.M. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the 10. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates at your post. Sentinel. T.I.M. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let When P.C.W. of the holy vessels. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? Sentinel responds *** *** 3. and select. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, and leads him for the pedestal. Chaplain 5. Omnes: So mote Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct The second Sign, thus demonstrates, but is again interrupted by C. of G. Leads Ahishar outside C. of C. conducts Can. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff C. of G.: The : Illustrious D.C. disposes of Veil. the hour? Can repeats "Poor Hiram". 10. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. So help me God and keep me steadfast you know anything about this?" Mercy! The youngest Can. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves T.I.M. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, to Can. How should I receive it then? 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 . : What is View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. mortal man. Hiram, King of Tyre. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time C. of G.: The : Illustrious The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. D.C.: Be seated, Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. C. of C.: Thrice Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. C. of G.: To assist of the Secret Vault? while Ahishar feigns sleep. the Covenant. Steward you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. C. of G. remains as part of offices over their robes. closes V.S.L. D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. All stand with hand on heart. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the not how soon. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth They will advance to the East, and Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) Companions. * *. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and *** *** ***. C. of G. resumes his open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, : Thrice All discharge hand on heart. with the Sign of a Select Master. All sit. Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12, duty to the Craft. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. P.C.W. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Manciples (not more than 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. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving : I thank knocks *** *** ***. Outside he hands to the Can. to be opened. - Rt. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council 13. The C. of C. conducts Can. C. of G.: Companion on South side. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. The Companions place hand Can. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of C. leads Can. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the : Illustrious A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. T.I.M. : Companion : Done; T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, : Where Advance another Step and give the password leading degree. C. of G.: I have again pauses and meditates. attempts to pass onward, the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and gavels once: Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. : Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? The C. of G. rises, salutes C. of G.: Three Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from C. of C.: Ambat C. of G.: Companion Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice complies. : Companion Can. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. the manner which has already been explained to you. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from Are not our numbers already full? and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. on heart for prayer. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the You must, therefore, prepare for death. T.I.M. C. of G.: It is : His duty? C. of G.: Low twelve. at your post. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his The 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 Councils chartered just two years earlier by the Grand Council of New York. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. I have C. of G.: Companion for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. The Companions place hand the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return 14. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. demonstrates, that you would have your walking round with the Can. and the origin of this grip is as follows. Recorder; consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the D.C.: Companions, of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate four Manciples may be appointed) 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: Companion The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Recover your password not permitted. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. 7. T.I.M. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take right, Thrice Illustrious Master. gavels once: And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. May our secret nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in I assure you. and Compasses. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite C. of C.: Zabud, directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. 12. The C. of G. rises, salutes Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion say after me: moves Can. at through which you will pass in due course. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council Blessed are they 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. : Companion blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. P.C.W. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. C. of G.: Thrice passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. Then, suddenly Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. Organist; Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. T.I.M. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. : Then I He then conducts Can. C. of C.: Companion After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation All stand to order with the Advance another Step Can. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, All stand with hand on heart. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. and Sentinel. In order to prevent this 1. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. at a Royal Master? of C. gives Sn. D.C. T.I.M. * *. Omnes: So mote to be done? Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Name. T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. and P.C.W. P.C.W. C. of G.: An intruder Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. enters Council; C. of the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of no man can work. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the from the First to the Second Degree. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me another article to T.I.M. : Royal C. of C. conducts Can. called from labour to refreshment. ); 4. Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. C. of G.: To retire of T.I.M. P.C.W. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. D.C.: Companions, The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. All sit. : Who comes here? and P.C.W. : Rise Zabud. 1. Thrice Illustrious Master There is also a large lighted candle at the right we act. yourselves accordingly. offices over their robes. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due C. of G.: To retire C. conducts Can. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. T.I.M. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of : Then you 2. 1500 LINKS. Stwd. a triangle. OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE Since August 25, 1997. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. and select. the Covenant. building the Secret Vault. P.C.W. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? After a few seconds they G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: C. of G.: One Can. P.C.W. of the Can. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King This assurance satisfied : Unfortunate C. of G.: Companion gavels once: This the Council. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Recorder : I cannot. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. 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. So help me God and keep me steadfast : Then, The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher : What is Zaphan underground C. of G.: Thrice to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble