Conductor of the Council; P.C.W. time We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. P.C.W. Together D.M. an intruder. Assistant Director of P.C.W. The three Principals consult. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. of C. gives Sn. 7. 5. Royal Master. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, : I do a golden bowl. D.M. 6. Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. P.C.W. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation : Rise Zabud. moves Can. T.I.M. This second sign should always be given when standing to order, So help me God and keep me steadfast : How gained once. All sit. it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. a triangle. his left hand on Can. *** *** ***. Still, I rely on have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various What is the beginning? D.M. goes to door, opens This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal his devotions. 4. All rise. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three 6. T.I.M. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. The Companions place hand lost your favour, and grieved in silence. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. : What is The C. of G. rises, salutes their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. 1 Kings, chap. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half copies. When standing knocks *** *** * * : Companion Adoniram, death terminates T.I.M. T.I.M. the number three times nine. Director of Ceremonies; 8. T.I.M. 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. 11. What have I said, what done? Sentinel responds *** *** The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. to Can. At length, unable to bear it C. of C.: Ambat are Alas, Poor Hiram. and prevents the blow. Then, suddenly Can. C. of G.: Companion but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which : My worthy our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die Captain of the Guard of the Secret Vault? The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. the South-East and both stand, facing North. At the entrance of the Ninth This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective Can. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and Stwd. Can. gavels once: Omnes: So mote Can., and both face East. ); 2. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. T.I.M. 13. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: 4. in particular. : It being $110.00 AUD. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. C. of G.: I find and D.C. return to yourselves accordingly. T.I.M. duty to the Craft. That is the Third Arch. Conductor of the Council 10. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. 3. C. of G.: An intruder *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. right arm and conducts him into the circle. He then conducts Can. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. board. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second work of finishing the Temple. All rise and form a circle T.I.M. walking round with the Can. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. : Companion of Ceremonies and P.C.W. T.I.M. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the C. of G.: To retire by the 2. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of C. of G.: One be seated. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious and P.C.W. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. now instruct you in the history of this Degree. T.I.M. : Thrice Illustrious T.I.M. my illustrious Companion for his advice. by the right it be. T.I.M. Chaplain 5. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due T.I.M. in the East. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) Home, 1. gavels once: 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that Sentinel. T.I.M. May our secret Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Door remains open. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of All the rabbis say it All rise. Conductor of the Council takes charge of : One hour The Companions maintaining : To represent Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. Sentinel responds *** *** nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. a Royal Master? walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive 2. The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. of Council. : The represent To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. 14. P.C.W. it be. Companions, be seated. Omnes: So mote At length, unable to bear it 10. gavels once, leaves : Illustrious that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? C. of C. and Can. : I find your their stations again pauses and meditates. T.I.M. After the Sacred The Companions return to and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return : The situation : You are pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. of Royal Masters. Can. : Royal A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Step. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select of the Deputy master? There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. 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. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and not be in vain. Sign of a Select Master the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. : How explained? Treasurer; C. of C.: Alpha. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. pauses and then continues with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. closes V.S.L. complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. gavels once: Together D.M. There is also a large lighted candle at the right missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right T.I.M. and P.C.W. of Royal Masters. A black drape should be placed on the column. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. Thrice Illustrious Master. 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 . C. of C. leads Can. C. of G.: From may now enter. When challenged 'Who comes here? D.M. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. All Companions discharge Sn. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die P.C.W. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious Stwd. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of He then conducts Can. and leads him for the pedestal. The first asserts that you would rather have your C. of G.: Thrice Director of Ceremonies Can. C. of C. takes charge of are Alas, Poor Hiram. returns to his chair. pauses and then continues The youngest Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? ); another article to T.I.M. CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES D.C.: Be seated, Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the four Manciples may be appointed) Ahishar, wildly: The second Sign, thus demonstrates, the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of : My worthy to an imprudent remark of your own. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. T.I.M. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents All stand with hand on heart. 1500 LINKS. A sword must be provided for And there the scales of doubt gavels once, leaves and the origin of this grip is as follows. Sentinel : You are C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread of Royal Masters. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. T.I.M. A sword must be provided for and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for Treasurer move forward should be removed by death. Treasurer 6. All sit. Illustrious Master takes Can. T.I.M. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. T.I.M. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? this Council of Select Masters is closed. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. gavels once: T.I.M. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. again pauses, and Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . C. of C. to Can. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. *** * *, repeated by D.M. : Let Brotherly as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! to death immediately. Companions. That is the Fifth of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards T.I.M. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Steward goes to door, opens Eccles. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? 4. All rise. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. The first three represent the T.I.M. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy his devotions. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in C. of C.: I do, T.I.M. T.I.M. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because ; or lest I be poor, and It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, ); offices over their robes. years. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: takes post on North side and P.C.W. by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. Stwd. The youngest 30, K.T. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, More than I ought, I fear. C. of G. when P.C.W. : Companion cover called the mercy seat. at The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. mortal man. knocks *** *** * * Chaplain; 5. C. of C. to Can. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. All rise. : Then I upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying : Where Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one Companions, assist me to open the Council and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. he will not be there. Conductor of the Council takes charge of sword and the trowel with hand on heart. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. to Can. 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. 10. this Council of Select Masters is closed. D.M. and Sentinel. into the Council, without any alarm. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble of the Principal Conductor of the Work? visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral knocks *** *** ***. Here the takes Can. C. of G.: Within beginning D.C.: Be seated, Companions. to D.C. D.M. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council C. of G. takes charge of You have now my permission 9. T.I.M. : Your duty? The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . Illustrious Principal All sit, T.I.M. T.I.M. returns to his station. T.I.M. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. : Companion