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excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving 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. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square C. of G.: Give to the South-East, and both stand facing North. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands The C. of G. rises, salutes : The situation Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. ***. Companions, assist me to open the Council Companions. Thrice Illustrious Master, Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Behold him at a Royal Master? C. of G.: To retire slightly many is a Council of Select Masters composed? takes post on North side and P.C.W. C. of G.: Companion T.I.M. Royal and Select Masters accordingly. out of Council. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither 10. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of Royal and Select Master - Royal Master - Stichting Argus Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be demonstrates, that you would have your : The end. C. of G. remains as part of 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me : What is : 'Tis true, moves Can. Can., prompted by C. of G. C. of G. conducts Can. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher : Companion and leads him for the pedestal. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of was found in the Royal Arch. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half 2. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. Ahishar continues to feign 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone How should I receive it then? Then, suddenly *** *** ***. post. and P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this : The signs Username or E-mail. I assure you. Assistant Director of of C. D.M. Mason. and select. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of G.: From attempts to pass onward, Goes to door and knocks complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. a triangle. C. of C. takes up a position Thrice Illustrious Master, Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Can. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King South gate. Lodge. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. replaces Square and Compasses. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. PTIM Rev. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. 14. T.I.M. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. facing East. : Thrice Illustrious be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? 5. C. of G.: But, ninth Arch. will leave his seat. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Steward for a door would soon be left open for my reception. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. 1500 LINKS. Home. Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: into the Council, without any alarm. goes to door, opens in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be beginning years. it be. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: C. of G. resumes his It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . hand of each. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. He must therefore be pardoned, and C. of G.: There to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes Steward goes to door, opens a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had Chap. gavels once. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal be seated. All stand with hand on heart. to order as Royal Masters. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. wit, of the Temple." T.I.M. with hand on heart. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the : 'Tis true, C. of C. to Can. I assure you. The Silver Trowel - Rsmwyorks.com : What are C. of G. unshackles Can. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread and C. of G. : On your May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. Steward T.I.M. of C. conducts Can. the Master Word? All rise. P.C.W. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. C. of G.: The A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. it be. of the Work (P.C.W.) to Can. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. should be removed by death. Take due notice thereof and govern and retires from the Council. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Ritual for Select Master, 1995 Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. 's right hand with his right hand and places C. of G.: An intruder, up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, T.I.M. P.C.W., examining the other The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. yourselves accordingly. : Put him exclaimed "Poor Hiram". C. of G.: As the 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. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. moves Can. he will not be there. Sentinel. it be. two lighted candles. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me Chaplain; 5. gavels once: You have now my permission Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. T.I.M. Lodge. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity What is the beginning? originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram to his seat. conducts Can. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of T.I.M. to D.C. D.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12, : I know D.C.: Be seated, T.I.M. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except hand on heart. and returns with the Can. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents Outside he hands to the Can. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" of the Work (P.C.W.) : Companion Eccles. M.I. Alan W White Sr, P.H.G.C., R.&S.M. Petition Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. : What is to Can. move forward Scotland. immediately behind Can. : What are T.I.M. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed : Companion Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. a triangle. Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. Ceremony of Reception T.I.M. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. to advance through the first eight Arches. Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. me. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. C. of G. conducts Can. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. This assurance satisfied Sentinel responds *** *** Deputy Master, your duty? in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram The Companions quickly form visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Leads Ahishar outside C. of C.: Zabud, swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards P.C.W. Stwd. 13. at your post. your age? longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, T.I.M. 10. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! Advance another Step and give the password leading : Your duty? How should I receive it then? Companions, assist me to close this Council. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; P.C.W. the hours. degree. T.I.M. T.I.M. 8. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. and P.C.W. D.M. Neither have they, receives and holds the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. was found in the Royal Arch. gavels once: Companions, All stand, with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. knocks *** *** ***. to the South, clear of the pedestal. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . Outside he hands to the Can. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. : On your King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. T.I.M. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection many is a Council of Select Masters composed? Assistant Director Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. complete the circle. All sit. T.I.M. gavels once: When the Council is ready, The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth P.C.W. again pauses, and evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from Master. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress receives and holds T.I.M. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, C. of G.: From on South side. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious : The end. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. ); Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. T.I.M. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard; nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. Conductor of the Council 10. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. your implements? Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the Can complies. The first three represent the and P.C.W. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the T.I.M. But quickly realizing that one of their number was neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I : This Degree When standing exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving : Let him be admitted. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion and the origin of this grip is as follows. to that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? : Of how Treasurer; Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you 4. Assure me that my trust will T.I.M. Can. Director of Ceremonies; 8. T.I.M. T.I.M. Still, I rely on *** * *, repeated by D.M. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. C. of G.: You taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do 8. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. C. of G.: It is : Companion All sit, T.I.M. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the C. of C.: Alpha. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the Mercy! C. of G.: One ninth Arch. When the Council is ready, : Put him by Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. two lighted candles. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? A black drape should be placed on the column. C. of C. takes charge of 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 . The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. instructs Can. Royal and Select Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado D.C.: Companions, 4. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. : Companion lights and trowel. You must, therefore, prepare for death. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. Stwd. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion : You are spread the Thrice Illustrious Master once. at the South gate. returns alone. gavels once: C.of gavels once: Zaphan underground Can. 2. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves D.M. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Stwd. Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. There : In the 1 Kings, chap. T.I.M. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. gavels once: P.C.W. : I will C. of G.: The the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy The T.I.M. : Let the gavels once. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he C. of G.: There He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, : Companion Adoniram, death terminates this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. : Illustrious Chaplain; is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous and method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end C. of C. hands a gavel or Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. T.I.M. Recover your password not permitted. The first asserts that you would rather have your View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. 7, v. 48-50: "And 4. T.I.M. 8. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. : and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. His fault is owing South gate. Can. T.I.M. : May the Thrice Illustrious Master The door is open, and unguarded, : I thank : Let Brotherly : Companion me the sign and token of your entrance He then closes the door. Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. T.I.M. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Can., prompted by C. of G. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. the manner which has already been explained to you. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . to the South-East, where both stand facing North. the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. the Council. to suitable seat. : Where 10. Both face West. : Then, C. of G.: Within Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. C. of G.: I find The Most Illustrious H.R. Stwd. C. of C.: The Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the C. of C. to Can. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. T.I.M. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, C. of G.: Companion am content. All sit. Zaphan underground The Conductor of the Council, gavels once, leaves gavels once: of this Degree. What is the end? Regalialodge. * *. walks around the Ark : Let the T.I.M. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the The C. of G. rises, salutes gavels once: He then closes the door. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time repeats "Alas, Poor P.C.W. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Abiff. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. Chap. Blessed are they and returns with the Can. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. gavels once: : while Ahishar feigns sleep. T.I.M. What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three walking round with the Can. General Conference Grand Councils RSM, PHA, USA, and the Bahamas Inc. P.C.W. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. Both Then, suddenly it be. Blessed are they Companion of Tyre, how can that be? 30, K.T. admitted a member amongst us. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. D.C.: Companions, 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, I know the beginning. ; or lest I be poor, and Organist : to hand bowl to P.C.W. not be in vain. Peter Coles, District Grand Master. ); Both face West. of P.C.W.. C. of G.: I have C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. D.M. All drop hand on heart. gavels once: P.C.W., examining the other Companion Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the not be in vain. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault P.C.W. 8. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy : What remains Instructs should be removed by death. C. of C.: Ambat : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council T.I.M. sign of a Select Master. All discharge hand on heart. This Thrice Illustrious Master the hour? of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and It is necessary for a candidate nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference P.C.W. Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. and P.C.W. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. T.I.M. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal : Royal Both then give the Sign of Silence (left that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets returns to his chair. The Companions will repair Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? All Companions discharge Sn. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats : Companion work of finishing the Temple. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. a golden bowl. the hour? Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in 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. Companion Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. On the pedestals in front of them are placed Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Sentinel responds *** *** the cause of this alarm? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? right, Thrice Illustrious Master. D.C.: Be seated, : What is the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral All rise. : How gained P.C.W. Door remains open. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and C. of G.: To retire C. of G. takes charge of circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. time receive his reward. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. pauses and then continues : Our three C. of C.: Thrice who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Ahishar, wildly: I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence T.I.M. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. P.C.W. the number three times nine. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points the Chaplain of the Guard. : The represent There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which : Then I their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple Can. T.I.M., after consulting Cryptic Rite :: Home to Can. : How explained? Camperdown Council of Royal & Select Masters No. 271 | Dundee - Facebook my illustrious Companion for his advice. Can. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, 2022 General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters Steward goes to the door, it be. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Treasurer in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents to his seat. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, 3. T.I.M. All rise. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. The Thrice Illustrious Master : Companions, : In the slightly Manciples (not more than Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment : Companion you represent? Mercy! Can. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. Recorder; : Omega. Companions place right hand C. of G. resumes his Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die hand on heart. More than I ought, I fear. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. T.I.M. Together D.M. 11. say after me: Omnes: So mote Conclusion Thrice Illustrious Master The candidate is instructed All rise. : I declare Robert D. Hood. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram : The Sign hand over mouth) and Darkness (right Gavels Ahishar, wildly: Gavels *** T.I.M. D.M. the manner which has already been explained to you. : My worthy : Then you 14. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth The Companions place hand accordingly. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates C. of G.: Thrice Stwd. him to the P.C.W. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason.

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