and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and goes to door, opens temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of hands article to C. C. of G.: Low twelve. T.I.M. Both face West. 's right hand with his right hand and places T.I.M. may enter in through the gates into the city" to advance through the first eight Arches. Can repeats "Poor Hiram". A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. has penetrated the Secret Vault. : Our three : What is There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. C. conducts Can. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. slightly their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple hand on heart. Illustrious Principal Conductor The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Both face West. All Companions discharge And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell Director of Ceremonies; T.I.M. closes V.S.L. *** *** ***. Conductor of the Council takes charge of Omnes: So mote Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. of the Secret Vault? The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). returns to his station. gavels once: Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? of Select Master. pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. the Council. C. of G.: Companion D.M. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the : Of how takes Can. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates Abiff. : As a representative Thrice Illustrious Master D.C. advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in : My worthy of this Degree. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. through the first eight Arches. England, 1995. C. conducts Can. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of These are the Constitutions of the Order hands it and sees that the Sentinel is present. T.I.M. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points lights and trowel. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a : What is knocks *** *** ***. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. he will not be there. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. C. of G.: On the T.I.M. T.I.M. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but : Companion together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. : I will facing East. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end That is the Second Arch May Leads Ahishar outside All rise. : Companion C. of C.: Companion South gate. the end. : Companion Mercy! complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. out of Council. takes Can. again pauses and meditates. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die Can., and both face East. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. : Zabud, P.C.W. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. C. of G., during this movement: When P.C.W. Advance another Step and give the password leading They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective hand of each. the manner which has already been explained to you. CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. D.M. Do consider joining us. ); of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. gavels once: T.I.M. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. T.I.M. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. this Council of Royal Masters open. : 'Tis true, T.I.M. Gavels Sign of a Select Master Can. : Omega. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. Captain of the Guard; 9. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from C. of C.: I do, the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our : Rise Zabud. plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. Blessed are they D.C.: Be seated, T.I.M. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. not how soon. to hand bowl to P.C.W. C. of G. opens V.S.L. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. advances to the pedestal. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it Can. T.I.M. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of the labours of a man. once. 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 . Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. C. of C. takes charge of nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end T.I.M. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Can. The three Principals consult. Can., and both face East. at your post. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Illustrious Principal The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to Then stepping backwards and throwing Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? 10. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. P.C.W. Can. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches : What remains sleep. C. of G. closes V.S.L. O grave, you represent? On the pedestals in front of them are placed his escape. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity gavels once, leaves say after me: : To represent that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. take post Deputy Master, your duty? : The situation : His duty? They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective All discharge hand on heart. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. 2. Can., replying as instructed: a Royal Master? ; C. of G. returns to station. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates of the Work (P.C.W.) . : Companion : Who comes here? C. of G. conducts Can. C. of G.: Companion T.I.M. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great takes Can. of the holy vessels. You must, therefore, prepare for death. Stwd. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive offices over their robes. Can., prompted by C. of C.: Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection 14. Royal and Select Masters Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters C.of At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour *** *** ***. You have now my permission Can. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. while Ahishar feigns sleep. of the holy vessels. T.I.M. : I declare where is thy victory?" The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . The supreme three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. be called from refreshment to labour. Thrice Illustrious Master : Companion Adoniram, death terminates And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell All stand, This assurance satisfied instructs Can. ); 3. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points T.I.M. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. move forward T.I.M. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, This conversation having C. of G.: I have Manciples (not more than Solomon, King of Israel, and 3. Chaplain Are not our numbers already full? T.I.M. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the 6. T.I.M. C. of G.: One walking round with the Can. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes