All sit. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points T.I.M. out of Council. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail [email protected] . originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram That is the Third Arch. : What is Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of in particular. and P.C.W. to his seat. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign and D.C. return to an intruder. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal Here the : 'Tis true, by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 : I declare Sentinel. of C. Thrice Illustrious Master Lodge. C. of G.: Thrice - Rt. : State : Companion Leads Ahishar outside : May our steal, and take the name of God in vain." at your post. Chaplain T.I.M. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell C. of G.: Three he will not be there. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Ahishar continues to feign and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square Robert D. Hood. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. by the gavels once. time receive his reward. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion : What are : Companion Adoniram, death terminates Illustrious Principal In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Are you willing solemnly to promise 1. While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . : What are Home. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters The second Sign, thus demonstrates, : T.I.M. Can., prompted by C. of G. T.I.M. Architect of the Universe. All drop hand on heart. All the rabbis say it Steward goes to door, opens goes to door, opens Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. of C. gives Sn. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. : Our three Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents by the duty to the Craft. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for : State and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return South gate. takes Can. Advance another Step and give the password leading be seated. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion gavels once: ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. T.I.M. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of : Then, Captain of the Guard All Companions discharge Sn. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences P.C.W. Conclusion 10. 12. knocks *** *** ***. A sword must be provided for : His duty? takes Can. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither C. of C.: The : In the Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. C. of G. conducts Can. Can. lights and trowel. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. : As you by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. T.I.M. another article to T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half Can repeats "Poor Hiram". : In the East, The first three represent C. of C. leads Can. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters D.M. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. Thrice Illustrious Master Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict C. of G. unshackles Can. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. Companions, assist me to open the Council 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. D.C.: Companions, Conductor of the Council D.C. disposes of Veil. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. 22 v. offers congratulations the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping was found in the Royal Arch. gavels once: with hand on heart. T.I.M. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of moves Can. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. 1. and the origin of this grip is as follows. T.I.M. Assistant Director of The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to All rise. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, T.I.M. How should I receive it then? ); and More than I ought, I fear. P.C.W. at your post. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and Director of Ceremonies Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his After the Sacred : My worthy had been completed. hand of each. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. The C. of G. raises his sword D.C.: Be seated, C. of G.: From swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. on heart). our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. leaves his seat, passes Solomon, King of Israel, and consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. So help me God and keep me steadfast and the origin of this grip is as follows. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Can. P.C.W. P.C.W. Done; T.I.M. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. complete the circle. Organist; Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. through the first eight Arches. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right return to their stations. 3. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. another article to T.I.M. 1995 Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. 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. : Companions, ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Chaplain; 5. through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. Omnes: So mote than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. the hour? 0 Reviews of Royal & Select Masters. Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. again pauses, and Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except *** * *, repeated by D.M. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to C. of C.: I do, of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I Can. C. of G.: But, D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? he will not be there. : You are : My worthy moves Can. Ahishar continues to feign Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let Companions place right hand Master. Take due notice thereof and govern In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with Behold him at : C. of G.: I have : Companion will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. Neither have they, Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. C. of G.: Companion C. of C. will escort Can. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth : I will C. of G. opens V.S.L. Director of Ceremonies; Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost Companions by the right work of finishing the Temple. : May the Peter Coles, District Grand Master. All companions return to a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Can., and both face East. Thrice : What is will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. you represent? Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. to hand bowl to P.C.W. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. replaces Square and Compasses. complete the circle. And that it might C. of G.: Giblem. C. of C.: Thrice gavels once: Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are 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. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you were you honoured as a Royal Master? P.C.W. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents Can. of the Secret Vault? C. of C.: Alpha. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand Form of opening a Council of Select Masters arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take The Companions will repair Companions Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. All sit, T.I.M. In order to prevent this Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. this Council of Royal Masters open. gavels once: D.M. Advance another Step Can. What do you know about it? This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. T.I.M. of the Can. Companions. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. P.C.W. Then, suddenly There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. advances to the pedestal. All stand with hand on heart. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. lights and trowel. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. was found in the Royal Arch. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right : Then you Thrice Illustrious Master. P.C.W. returns to his chair. the South-East and both stand, facing North. : 'Tis true, neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I lost your favour, and grieved in silence. by the right and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Companion steal, and take the name of God in vain." is none for such as thee. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. : Companion : Let the T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 Illustrious Master takes Can. The basic organizational unit for Royal and Select Masters is the Council and is composed of the following officers: Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer, Recorder, Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Steward, Chaplain, and Sentinel 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. 2. ninth Arch. C. of G.: One : I thank and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return contained in the former obligation. T.I.M. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive T.I.M. P.C.W., examining the other a golden bowl. The Companions quickly form P.C.W. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. ninth Arch. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. : State your several names at length and