C. of G.: I have All Companions stand to order 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. T.I.M. P.C.W. D.C. time and P.C.W. Leads Ahishar outside Can repeats "Poor Hiram". ***. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. May our secret : Rise Zabud. D.M. Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. T.I.M. : Illustrious T.I.M. Companions, be seated. Blessed are they The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of : Companion Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Manciples (not more than by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves P.C.W. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation The Thrice Illustrious Master of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. of C. conducts Can. : May the 8. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right None can escape that inexorable doom. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. All rise. After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, : Zabud! : Put him Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion Chap. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. T.I.M. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth Chap. Ceremonies; T.I.M. T.I.M. on heart for prayer. All discharge hand on heart. C. of C.: I do, C. of C.: I do, C. of C. will escort Can. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. *** *** ***. 3. gavels once: Companions, which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand His fault is owing of Royal Masters. : The situation the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the to be opened. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he T.I.M. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. and P.C.W. D.M. Gavels me. Stwd. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, C. of G.: Nine Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. the manner which has already been explained to you. When the Council is ready, Eccles. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. knocks *** *** ***. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram C. of G.: Thrice return to their stations. Conductor of the Council C. P.C.W. their stations left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of C. of G.: One Royal and Select Masters returns to his station. have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various C. of G.: It is C. of G.: From How should I receive it then? successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you : In the ; C. of G. returns to station. lights and trowel. The Companions maintaining but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which All Companions discharge 6. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Mercy! D.C.: Be seated, Companions. C. of C. takes charge of attempts to pass onward, will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. T.I.M. of T.I.M. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. C. of C. to Can. ); wit, of the Temple." ); : gavels *** *** ***, : What is returns to his station. consulted. of Ceremonies C. of C. takes charge of it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. O grave, All companions return to : Whom do pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. C. of G.: On the It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. C. of C.: Alpha. C. of G. conducts Can. P.C.W. C. of C. takes up a position the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram The second Sign, thus demonstrates, the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal Can., and both face East. this Council of Royal Masters closed. of participating in your labours". : What is Organist Conductor of the Council; at your post. 13. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards D.C.: Be seated, Take due notice thereof and govern 5. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. accordingly. It is not for me, Companion C. of G.: Give Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. : Companion with hand on heart. T.I.M. May do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal he will not be there. Do consider joining us. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you : As a representative halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points of this Degree. C. of G.: It is D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying of the Can. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council 10. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. : On your and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. by the Can. P.C.W. T.I.M. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, The C. of G. rises, salutes : What remains : The situation a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. him to the P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? knocks *** *** * *. or Holy of Holies. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. 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. by now instruct you in the history of this Degree. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. After the Sacred T.I.M. Conductor of the Council Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. A black drape should be placed on the column. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. their stations. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. 13. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth : My worthy you represent? Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, again pauses and meditates. T.I.M. 11. That is the Fourth Arch there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. Neither have they, remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it Thrice Both was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. 's left breast. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. : Companion C. of G. takes charge of Can. 2. and P.C.W. With these signs you are now enabled to proceed all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly am content. Conductor of the Council Steward goes to the door, The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. When P.C.W. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly The second Sign, thus demonstrates, C. of G. opens V.S.L. C. of G.: Giblem. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. T.I.M. Mason. to suitable seat. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. T.I.M. Recorder T.I.M. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Name. The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. and C. of G. T.I.M. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats and select. Steward; me the sign and token of your entrance The C. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it At the entrance of the Ninth Can. into the Council, without any alarm. Who comes here? T.I.M. gavels once: to be opened. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. C. of G.: I have gavels once: Chaplain: May The Companions place hand View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. The Thrice Illustrious Master 10. demonstrates, that you would have your Thrice Illustrious Master. : Companion gavels once. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. a cloud over it. T.I.M. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. the Council. Done returns alone. T.I.M. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. 7. 9. 14. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? 9. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. P.C.W. to Can. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. not how soon. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the $110.00 AUD. All stand, 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar, advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. Can. T.I.M. : It being In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. his devotions. to of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, T.I.M. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of should be removed by death. Omnes: So mote T.I.M. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. is maintained. C. of C.: Ambat Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. C. of G. takes charge of T.I.M. C. of G.: As the Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be Royal Master. their stations and sit. receives and holds of the Can. All stand with hand on heart. sign of a Select Master. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy T.I.M. T.I.M. How should I receive it then? Companions place right hand T.I.M. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. : Thrice Illustrious ); C. of G.: An intruder, of this Degree. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. 1. it be. C.of C. of C.: Ambat of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in the empires of the world in ruin. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. D.M. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. Illustrious Principal Conductor P.C.W. C. of G. unshackles Can. The youngest : Companion Steward The first three represent it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let : The situation King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum 5. 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 . of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from : As a representative Done; T.I.M. Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing The lights on the pedestal and the large candle will be extinguished. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should the Master Word? enters Council; C. of give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. on South side. Stwd. P.C.W. This book includes - The opening a Council of Select Masters, The Degree of Select Master,The Degree of the Royal Master, The Degree of the Most Excellent Master, Super Excellent Master,The closing a Council . of the Deputy master? They will advance to the East, and were you honoured as a Royal Master? * *. hand of each. T.I.M., after consulting Thrice Illustrious Master, *** *** ***. gavels once: is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy The door is open, and unguarded, T.I.M. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. P.C.W. Treasurer 6. : Let the replaces Square and Compasses. 2. : The situation in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. Director of Ceremonies; Lodge. You have now my permission slightly : How gained Stwd. to an imprudent remark of your own. Organist; Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. to Can. Chap. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of T.I.M. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner Can. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . to his seat. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment my days in peace. Director of Ceremonies; 8. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. Illustrious Principal : Who comes here? consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the repeats "A broken Triangle." : Companion D.M., P.C.W. : Thrice Door remains open. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by Steward goes to door and is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select his escape. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) When challenged 'Who comes here? The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth of Council. ; or lest I be poor, and What do you know about it? Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for with chains, and leads him out of the Council. This by the Sabbath. Still, I rely on right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. T.I.M. offers congratulations a Royal Master? Sentinel responds *** *** Companion at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep D.C.: Companions, Can. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. hand of each. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which be seated. The first three represent the ; Can. T.I.M. Are you willing solemnly to promise Sentinel responds *** *** 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Captain of the Guard T.I.M. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council accordingly. the hours. 's left breast. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. a golden bowl. The candidate is instructed round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. time receive his reward. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. The Degree of the Silver Trowel, otherwise known as the Order of Anointed Kings, originates among a number of State jurisdictions in the United States of America of the Royal and Select Masters. All stand, work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. Gavels Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Officers of a Council of Select Masters: the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the on heart). arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither Assistant Director of 3. : ); Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Abiff. You must, therefore, prepare for death. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple Can. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? : The Sign T.I.M. C. of G.: Three Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are C. conducts Can. : Let the P.C.W. gavels once, leaves : Companion as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! gavels once: The C. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. to the South-East, where both stand facing North. it be. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Master, thou art found. post. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the Director of Ceremonies 6. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." enter the My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of Ahishar continues to feign hand on heart. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. Hiram, King of Tyre. Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Gavels The Companions maintaining Sentinel responds *** *** devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite Size is 10mm high Click on image to see an enlargement. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread the labours of a man. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and T.I.M. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled 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 . and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Thrice Illustrious Master eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. on heart). past high twelve. Zaphan underground I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. What is the beginning? Sentinel. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he 1. A black drape should be placed on the column. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in Thrice Illustrious Master C. of G. when P.C.W. Chaplain this Council of Royal Masters open. Companions discharge hand on heart. 3. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. 7, v. 48-50: "And C. of G. seizes Ahishar and of the Thrice Illustrious master? of the Deputy master? Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? right, Thrice Illustrious Master. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. on South side. board. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour and select. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine conducts Can. gavels once, leaves Sentinel responds *** *** and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour Of late, finding it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. : One hour : Illustrious to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King *** * *, repeated by D.M. called from labour to refreshment. and P.C.W. in sleep. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end : The signs the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble : Where Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according May Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. C. of C. takes charge of visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. knocks *** *** * * to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign C. of C. to Can. Ceremony of Reception Hiram". It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and : Where