be seated. T.I.M. : On your
and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return
T.I.M. in sculpture. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
: To represent
All discharge hand on heart. hand over eyes). Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
were you honoured as a Royal Master? gavels once:
D.M. The Conductor of the Council,
The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
his devotions. and C. of G.
Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
: Companion
Instructs
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C. of G.: Three
me the sign and token of your entrance
Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. Chap. Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." 3. be called from refreshment to labour. C. of G.: Thrice
the number three times nine. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
His fault is owing
C. of G.: On the
Manciples (not more than
: Companion
Can. sword and the trowel
Steward;
Conductor of the Council
: Companion
The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
Gavels
the circle. Can., prompted by C. of G.
Gavels ***
takes Can. C. of G.: Companion
Sentinel. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". C. of C. takes charge of
T.I.M. 6. had been completed. Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be
: Rise Zabud. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
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Council of Select Masters in particular. Conductor of the Council;
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
and select. $110.00 AUD. None can escape that inexorable doom. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
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to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
You have now my permission
Organist;
and P.C.W. time receive his reward. C. of C. takes up a position
The Companions quickly form
of Council. This
C. of G.: It is
T.I.M. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
on his ivory throne. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters The youngest
C. of C.: The first. : Companion
- Rt. : I do. A black drape should be placed on the column. of Royal Masters. Stwd. C. of G. when P.C.W. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
Can. :
you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. : Let the
offers congratulations
: Zabud,
C. of G.: I have
T.I.M. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. T.I.M. may now enter. All rise. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
T.I.M. Can. C. of G. takes charge of
it be. : On your
lights and trowel. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. : I know
left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
: Let the
his left hand on Can. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts
In the Royal Arch Degree, the 'Word', long lost, is found. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
arrives
Let it be your constant
Name. There is also a large lighted candle at the right hand of each. and select. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. :
: I find your
time
D.M. Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. Companions, as Select Masters. to be done? Companions discharge hand on heart. After a few seconds they
11. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
: Companions,
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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. Eccles. 8. : Let the
four Manciples may be appointed)
virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return
King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
be called from refreshment to labour. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
Steward goes to door and
You must, therefore, prepare for death. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
again pauses, and
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
);
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
of Select Master. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
: What remains
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: Companion
3.99. and retires from the Council. sleep. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
years. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Companions discharge hand on heart. the cause of this alarm? of this Degree. the manner which has already been explained to you. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
All sit. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Master. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
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building the Secret Vault. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the
T.I.M. P.C.W. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
Can complies. my days in peace. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
C. of G.: Thrice
admitted a member amongst us. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
right arm and conducts him into the circle. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. Ceremony of Reception
Organist
Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
admitted a member amongst us. He then closes the door:
you know anything about this?" gavels once:
My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
: Illustrious
Both face West. was found in the Royal Arch. May
T.I.M. once. He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
4. );
Thrice Illustrious Master
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C. conducts Can. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
of the Can. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. this Council of Select Masters is closed. P.C.W. P.C.W. : My worthy
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm.
Abiff. C. of G.: Companion
by the
: How gained
13. give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. receives and holds
C. of G.: Giblem. Can., prompted by C. of C.:
There is also a large lighted candle at the right
Conductor of the Council
the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble
1978. Thrice Illustrious Master,
T.I.M. Can. Manciples (not more than
: Zabud,
Companions, assist me to close this Council. to the first eight arches. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
C. of C. to Can. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. of the Deputy master? 11. 5. And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished
Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. of participating in your labours". P.C.W. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. Can. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. the labours of a man. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and
Of late, finding
takes Can. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
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board. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
not be in vain. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters
Treasurer
in the East. C. of G.: An intruder,
sign of a Select Master. T.I.M. and the origin of this grip is as follows. : What is
lights and trowel. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
Director of Ceremonies; 8. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. knocks *** *** ***. : Unfortunate
P.C.W. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of
work of finishing the Temple. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. : High twelve,
faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? me. 3. All rise. Treasurer; 6. Recorder; 7. P.C.W. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. T.I.M. and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters,
);
9. : As a representative
Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
now instruct you in the history of this Degree. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
of the Principal Conductor of the Work? Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves