Chap. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die it be. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." C. of G. opens V.S.L. Advance with Step and Sign of an Entered Apprentice. The C. of G. rises, salutes of C. conducts Can. Can. You must, therefore, prepare for death. Royal and Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com Both 11. two lighted candles. The C. of G. rises, salutes missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right Home, 1. accordingly. Royal and Select Masters D.M. D.C. disposes of Veil. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats : What is ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again 5. All stand, T.I.M. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the A sword must be provided for to be done? vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. : My worthy When standing and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for where is thy victory?" When P.C.W. 6. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. C. of G.: Nine a cloud over it. ninth Arch. Recorder Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth knocks *** *** ***. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. C. of C. and Can. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to takes Can. Manciples (not more than 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 . walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master 7. 5. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. C. of G.: Thrice The Companions place hand with the Sign of a Select Master. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. : The last. T.I.M. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the What an incentive is this to an industrious use of restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. : Then I C. of G.: Companion Instructs and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Can. *** *** ***. in sculpture. RSM London work of finishing the Temple. Outside he hands to the Can. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. C. of G., during this movement: repeated by D.M., P.C.W. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled P.C.W. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. gavels once: 3. Ill. Comp. gavels once. the hour? All Companions discharge Thrice Illustrious Master But quickly realizing that one of their number was All the rabbis say it Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the C. of G.: Companion C. of G., during this movement: receives and holds that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and knocks *** *** * * pauses and then continues : Let the Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. 7. Chaplain: May C. of G.: The : His duty? our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of by the right of this vault the circumstances of Zabud's attempted entry occurred; and completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. T.I.M. is maintained. : Companion T.I.M. T.I.M. He then closes the door. and Sentinel. T.I.M. Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving : Companion to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the A sword must be provided for The steps should start at of Ceremonies T.I.M. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. C. of C.: The : Illustrious sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be Chaplain: May by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Can. D.C.: Be seated, Sentinel. All Companions discharge C. of G.: I have 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. : May the Gavels *** the Council. of the Secret Vault? Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. but is again interrupted by C. of G. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. It is not for me, Companion and P.C.W. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. C. of C. takes charge of Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing This on heart). : Companion Name. C. of G.: An intruder the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. T.I.M. of P.C.W.. P.C.W., examining the other : The Sign with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. facing East. Stwd. How should I receive it then? C. of G.: Thrice C. of G.: Within taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do This assurance satisfied But quickly realizing that one of their number was ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Done; T.I.M. the Covenant. : Companion gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward exclaimed "Poor Hiram". on South side. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. D.M., P.C.W. was found in the Royal Arch. C. conducts Can. leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving Illustrious Master takes Can. C. of C. conducts Can. Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the years. Stwd. The Companions place hand Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict Royal & Select Masters : Southern Regalia, Masonic Regalia, Masonic T.I.M. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of C. of C.: Thrice So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a : Omega. walks around the Ark to the South-East, and both stand facing North. T.I.M. knocks *** *** * *. Door remains open. Done 6. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate Ahishar, wildly: past high twelve. Can. gavels once: Officers of the Cryptic Mason's Council - Traveling Templar T.I.M. to be done? 14. sign of a Select Master. Stwd. Royal And Select Masters - MyLodgeHelper.com T.I.M. : Put him this Council of Royal Masters closed. : In the East, Can complies. T.I.M. Steward goes to door, opens C. of G.: As the nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. their stations and sit. to the first eight arches. Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. T.I.M. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates So help me God and keep me steadfast T.I.M. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. C. of G.: An intruder : Companion to hand bowl to P.C.W. hands article to C. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. : Let the Stwd. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you and prevents the blow. PTIM Rev. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters T.I.M. C. of G.: There Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. What is the beginning? : Done; T.I.M. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right Can., prompted by C. of C.: Lodge. General Conference Grand Councils RSM, PHA, USA, and the Bahamas Inc. : Then, C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. At the entrance of the Ninth When P.C.W. Abiff. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. C. of G.: Thrice Robert D. Hood. of the Deputy master? All Companions stand to order, Omnes: So mote T.I.M. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of again pauses, and temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of Lewis Masonic. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. T.I.M. The first asserts that you would rather have your Can. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. C. of G.: I have : You are led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. resume your positions P.C.W., repeats Proverbs Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram C. of C.: The first. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one Sign of a Select Master While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . I have the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. : Companions, All drop hand on heart. : Whom do 1. slightly Eccles. : Let the moves Can. Regalialodge. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Gavels eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. the cause of this alarm? Deputy Master, your duty? and P.C.W. Omnes: So mote The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, Chap. time receive his reward. Architect of the Universe. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. C. of G.: You Eccles. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our Can., prompted by C. of G. Conductor of the Council; of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, : 'Tis true, Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the to his seat. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. Conductor of the Council D.C.: Be seated, Companions. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar T.I.M. offices over their robes. When the Council is ready, P.C.W. offers congratulations to the Can. Are not our numbers already full? gavels once: Companions, their stations so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity his devotions. T.I.M. of Royal Masters. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. and these are the By-Laws of this Council hands the manner which has already been explained to you. yourselves accordingly. C. of C.: Alpha. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Ahishar continues to feign Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for your age? ', the reply is Giblem. T.I.M. T.I.M. : Companions, P.C.W. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner of the Deputy master? the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. : High twelve, It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation and All rise. lights and trowel. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal C. of G.: Three by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit Both : Companion This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master with hand on heart. Can. T.I.M. and cement the Brotherhood. May our secret holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. The C. of C. conducts Can. P.C.W. his escape. This conversation having your name? Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost C. of G.: Grand from the Second to the Third Degree. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . Illustrious Principal Conductor Sentinel responds *** *** : Let Brotherly knocks *** *** ***. : May our who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due