the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
Take due notice thereof and govern
as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
pauses and then continues
His fault is owing
their stations. may enter in through the gates into the city"
of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. The Companions maintaining
Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor There is also a large lighted candle at the right
it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. C. of G.: I have
hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
The C. of C. conducts Can. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
Chaplain: May
T.I.M. Sentinel. C. of G. remains as part of
T.I.M. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. C. of C. leads Can. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
T.I.M. of Select Master. to Can. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. Illustrious Principal
three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth,
that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
repeats "Alas, Poor
C. of C. hands a gavel or
refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. 30, K.T. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
sign of a Select Master. Can., prompted by C. of C.:
duty to the Craft. : The situation
for a door would soon be left open for my reception. In order to prevent this
All Companions discharge
time receive his reward. Thrice Illustrious Master
by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death,
in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
All rise. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters
nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
receives and holds
: I do
Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
Steward goes to door and
Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. my illustrious Companion for his advice. The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
the Chaplain of the Guard. Chaplain 5. C. of C.: Thrice
Can. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
hand over eyes). T.I.M. P.C.W. C. of G.: You
C. of G.: Companion
complete the circle. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Hiram, King of Tyre. T.I.M. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? Chaplain; 5. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
C. of G.: Low twelve. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
in front
Sentinel. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
C. of G. resumes his
gavels once:
Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
9. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Sentinel responds *** ***
T.I.M. the hours. : The end. : The signs
C. of G. remains as part of
nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. D.C.
On the pedestals in front of them are placed
Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. Name. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
Omnes: So mote
T.I.M. 8. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the
repeats "A broken Triangle." T.I.M. 3. complies. T.I.M. A sword must be provided for
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
his left hand on Can. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. Assistant Director
T.I.M. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. 10. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. T.I.M. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
C. conducts Can. sleep. your age? to hand bowl to P.C.W. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters. : Companion
: Companion
A black drape should be placed on the column. ninth Arch. to the first eight arches. T.I.M. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
by
All rise and form a circle
They will advance to the East, and
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
5. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
C. of G.: Companion
T.I.M. is none for such as thee. gavels once:
to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
with chains, and leads him out of the Council. );
are Alas, Poor Hiram. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. : The situation
: Companion
D.M. T.I.M. Can., replying as instructed:
them to Can. : Who comes here? Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? hand on heart. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
C. of G. opens V.S.L. There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
T.I.M. C. of G.: Giblem. his escape. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
Gavels
Chaplain;
: How explained? : Zabud! the Covenant. Lodge. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. 1. 5 were here. gavels once, leaves
D.M. Can., and both face East. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. P.C.W. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now
P.C.W. T.I.M. T.I.M. : Then you
Thrice Illustrious Master
of C.
Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
: Companion
in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. a golden bowl. Ahishar, wildly:
P.C.W. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. 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. T.I.M. C. of G.: Three
his left hand on Can. 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 . C. of C. conducts Can. 14. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
T.I.M. no man can work. all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly
the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. of Royal Masters. 11. T.I.M. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. The Conductor of the Council,
And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . Director of Ceremonies; 8. you know anything about this?" Companions, assist me to close this Council. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Can. work of finishing the Temple. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. : You are
it be. P.C.W. Architect of the Universe. T.I.M. Are not our numbers already full? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. accordingly. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master.
gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
C. of G.: To assist
These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. and Compasses. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
All discharge hand on heart. return to their stations. : Companion
P.C.W. to death immediately. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
to his seat. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
*** *** ***. Sentinel responds *** ***
Ahishar continues to feign
When standing
Royal & Select Cryptic Masonic Hat/Cap Case Purple. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". T.I.M. 8. P.C.W. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
D.M. and Sentinel. : Thrice
P.C.W. to advance through the first eight Arches. Can. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) Ahishar continues to feign
We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
complies. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. the circle. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega,
Sentinel
Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
walking round with the Can. Below is the address of the General Conference Thrice Illustrious Grand Master of the General (Grand) Conference of Grand Councils, Royal and Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA) that was received on April 30, 2022. C. of G.: Companion
Council of Select Masters in particular. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return
Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
D.C.: Be seated,
Who comes here? More than I ought, I fear. Omnes: So mote
Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. T.I.M. and P.C.W. C. of G. closes V.S.L. D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
an intruder. Can., prompted by C. of G.
and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return
C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
: State
another article to T.I.M. Name. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
P.C.W. T.I.M.
: What is
led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. );
Stwd. : What remains
Both face West. T.I.M. moves Can. and leads him for the pedestal. walking round with the Can. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of
consulted. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
C. of C.: I do,
him to the P.C.W. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. leaves his seat, passes
T.I.M. : Illustrious
of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. Recorder; 7. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
Can. with D.M. C. of G.: To retire
to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. slightly
P.C.W. yourselves accordingly. T.I.M. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. It was made of wood,
Master. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
D.M. : To order,
and P.C.W. and returns with the Can. The C. of G. raises his sword
returns to his chair. : Companion
it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Assure me that my trust will
T.I.M. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. goes to door, opens
They will advance to the East, and
2. 's right hand with his right hand and places
been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. four Manciples may be appointed)
Thrice Illustrious Master
The candidate is instructed
enter the
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
; or lest I be poor, and
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
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