Chaplain: May 6. Ahishar continues to feign The C. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 : High twelve, to the South-East, where both stand facing North. C. of C. will escort Can. : Let the is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. work of finishing the Temple. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I C. of C. leads Can. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Omnes: So mote Captain of the Guard; 9. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points : 'Tis true, Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only. and cement the Brotherhood. Conductor of the Council; by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. D.M. T.I.M. this Council of Select Masters is closed. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective C. of G.: To assist C. of G.: Three C. of G.: To retire Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) 1 Kings, chap. for a door would soon be left open for my reception. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. T.I.M. : The situation Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves He must therefore be pardoned, and walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves : Of how and retires from the Council. : Companion eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates All rise and form a circle stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of of C. conducts Can. The first asserts that you would rather have your C. of G.: It is T.I.M. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been There is also a large lighted candle at the right Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. 6. D.M., P.C.W. T.I.M. Advance another Step Can. return to their stations. T.I.M. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in Thrice Illustrious Master visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. of P.C.W.. : Zabud! P.C.W., examining the other this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly C. of G.: Companion Done Recorder; 7. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. Companions C. of C.: Thrice P.C.W., repeats Proverbs O grave, Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying hands article to C. : I cannot. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. Steward goes to door and the manner which has already been explained to you. and Compasses. to the first eight arches. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. gavels once: Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. : What is Captain of the Guard; C. of G.: Thrice complies. T.I.M. in sleep. It is necessary for a candidate their stations and sit. C. of G.: There : Illustrious C. of G.: An intruder may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. *** * *, repeated by D.M. All stand, : In the East, it be. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. 11. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. C. of G.: Companion T.I.M. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct and C. of G. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. The C. of G. rises, salutes Assistant Director of All rise. Stwd. Royal and Select Masters History of Roy Ward Jr. Council #33 Royal and Select Masters PHA On a snowy Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, 23 Royal Arch Masons were initiated as Royal and Select Masters in Aurora, Colorado. T.I.M. the end. 12. T.I.M. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, C. of G.: As the to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. The Companions quickly form Assistant Director The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy and returns with the Can. this Council of Select Masters is closed. Can., replying as instructed: you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. Illustrious Principal Companions discharge hand on heart. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy his devotions. : I declare C. of G. when P.C.W. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread P.C.W. Sentinel responds *** *** Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. spread the three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. Steward goes to door and are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. T.I.M. Are you willing solemnly to promise Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Steward goes to door and exclaimed "Poor Hiram". The Companions quickly form : Companion : gavels *** *** ***, Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the now instruct you in the history of this Degree. Who comes here? And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square T.I.M. T.I.M. T.I.M. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. building the Secret Vault. : Illustrious the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. T.I.M. complies. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, But quickly realizing that one of their number was cover called the mercy seat. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated May All rise. and P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? T.I.M. 8. returns alone. T.I.M. : Let the the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. ); is maintained. Stwd. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell D.C. A sword must be provided for C. of G., during this movement: So help me God and keep me steadfast P.C.W. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff T.I.M. : Companions, A password will be e-mailed to you. C. of G.: Nine nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. : This Degree Sign of a Select Master Are not our numbers already full? D.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. ; Can. T.I.M. consulted. T.I.M. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, hand on heart. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. 5. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. on heart for prayer. was found in the Royal Arch. sword and the trowel no man can work. All stand to order with the C. of C. conducts Can. the hour? through the first eight Arches. C. of G.: The of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the Instructs with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. : How gained ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. contained in the former obligation. ; C. of G. returns to station. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according replaces Square and Compasses. Name. his left hand on Can. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. 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. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. It is not for me, Companion T.I.M. my days in peace. He then closes the door. ***. the Master Word? downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. He then closes the door: C. of C.: Alpha. C. of G.: Low twelve. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. me. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. to Can. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral Name. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the are Alas, Poor Hiram. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one The youngest Hiram, King of Tyre. Can. takes post on North side and P.C.W. of the Can. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select hand over eyes). This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. Companion our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral 1995 beginning All rise. He then closes the door. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence Both then give the Sign of Silence (left T.I.M. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. at the South gate. Thrice Illustrious Master of Royal Masters. Illustrious Principal Conductor stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. in the East. place alongside Can. Thrice Illustrious Master Recover your password not permitted.