who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
T.I.M. the cause of this alarm? T.I.M. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. a Royal Master? The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
O grave,
A sword must be provided for
not how soon. steal, and take the name of God in vain." of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
were you honoured as a Royal Master? return to their stations. Conductor of the Council
Send My Password. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. is the Seventh Arch
Companion of Tyre, how can that be? T.I.M. : Companion
but is again interrupted by C. of G.
a golden bowl. of the Deputy master? : Illustrious
Thrice Illustrious Master
Mercy! The C. of G.
T.I.M. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
P.C.W. hands article to C.
: 'Tis true,
Illustrious Principal
Of late, finding
Conductor of the Council; 10. method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
T.I.M. : Illustrious
Steward;
Can. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
offers congratulations to the Can. return to their stations. and P.C.W. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. P.C.W. That is the Fifth
it be. with hand on heart. may now enter. 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 . this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
It is necessary for a candidate
takes Can. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. P.C.W. T.I.M. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
Can., and both face East. The supreme
: The situation
: I declare
as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. : State your several names at length and
C. of G. when P.C.W. Done
in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? There
You must, therefore, prepare for death. T.I.M. T.I.M. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
And that it might
Can. I have
: Companion
: The end. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
10. T.I.M. When standing
hand of each. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
);
T.I.M. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Royal and Select Masters Grid List Products (Total Items: 44) Sort by: Recorder Royal & Select Masonic Officer Jewel - RSM-4 $41.99 Select Options of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and
May
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) you admission? with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
it be. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
: On your
and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
This assurance satisfied
Omnes: So mote
D.M. May
Director of Ceremonies
: Thrice
C. of G.: Within
by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
C. of G.: Thrice
the Master Word? It was made of wood,
T.I.M. With this light of
and P.C.W. : Companion Adoniram, death terminates
: One hour
many is a Council of Select Masters composed? conducts Can. the manner which has already been explained to you.
Hiram". Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the
D.M. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and
Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
Chaplain; 5. the South-East and both stand, facing North. right arm and conducts him into the circle. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of
Can repeats "Poor Hiram". T.I.M. He then conducts Can. gavels once:
: What is
: Companion Adoniram, death terminates
missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple
returns to his chair. 14. What do you know about it? your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
Treasurer 6. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
At length, unable to bear it
Director of Ceremonies; 8. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
: You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
T.I.M. : Zabud,
to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in
work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. Companions, assist me to open the Council
it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. Steward goes to the door,
C. of G.: Companion
nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". their stations and sit. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
walks around the Ark
Can. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King
D.M., P.C.W. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand
C. of G.: But,
C. of G.: It is
A sword must be provided for
C. of G.: An intruder,
That is the Eighth Arch. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. Select Master The preparations for the building of the Temple having commenced in the Mark Degree, the three Grand Masters are anxious that the form of the sacred treasures, including the Ark of the Covenant, could be lost forever in the event of the Temple being sacked. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the
And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500
Treasurer
This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this
T.I.M. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
his devotions. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? 1 Kings, chap. pauses and then continues
T.I.M. Can. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. Captain of the Guard; 9. All companions return to
T.I.M. C. of G.: Giblem. : What is
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
Together D.M. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
Neither have they,
temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of
C. of G. remains as part of
C. of G.: As the
T.I.M. : Who comes here? building the Secret Vault. T.I.M. Architect of the Universe. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
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their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple
goes to door, opens
It was made of wood,
Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. once. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. of the holy vessels. and prevents the blow. D.C. disposes of Veil. is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
: I do. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. consulted. Can. : I cannot. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
to
plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour
and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) All rise. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. gavels once:
and
Take due notice thereof and govern
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
and C. of G.
the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
10. Behold him at
addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
sleep. There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. 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 P.C.W. 5. complies. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. It is not for me, Companion
Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Outside he hands to the Can. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
their stations. The C.
gavels once. When challenged 'Who comes here? Omnes: So mote
not be in vain. C. of G. resumes his
the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour
T.I.M. again pauses and meditates. an intruder. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master
Steward goes to door, opens
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Do consider joining us. the end. in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
: Companion
Can., prompted by C. of C.:
Thrice Illustrious Master,
our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
T.I.M. on South side.
to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
T.I.M. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
sleep. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. enters Council; C. of
to hand bowl to P.C.W.
another article to T.I.M. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
are Alas, Poor Hiram. on heart for prayer. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. with D.M. Treasurer; 6. : In the
restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. The Companions quickly form
The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
D.C.: Companions,
Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
: Companions,
C. of G.: Thrice
Ahishar, wildly:
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. 10. Sentinel. 7, v. 48-50: "And
: Companion
C. of G.: Companion
where is thy victory?" Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". 3.99. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. C. of G.: There
lights and trowel. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : May our
: What is
Companions place right hand
Together D.M. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
The three Principals consult. D.C.: Be seated,
on his ivory throne. goes to door, opens
leaves his seat, passes
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
Stwd. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. Illustrious Master takes Can. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite