offices over their robes. this Council of Royal Masters open. T.I.M. Omnes: So mote
been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. You should study both of them for in them you will
be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? is none for such as thee. by the
Send My Password. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. returns to his chair. the number three times nine. C. of C. to Can. and C. of G.
T.I.M. P.C.W. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. Done
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. *** *** ***. to his seat. Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. Manciples (not more than
C. conducts Can. T.I.M. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. at
The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? a Royal Master? : Companion
Take due notice thereof and govern
C. of G.: Grand
the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
Thrice
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. board. Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the
assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. my illustrious Companion for his advice. : May our
There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. C. of G. takes charge of
Steward goes to door and
Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
a triangle. To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. Mason. The Can. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
T.I.M. out of Council. Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. C. of G.: Thrice
T.I.M. These are the Constitutions of the Order hands
C. conducts Can. Chaplain: May
30, K.T. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself,
: In the
I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
be called from refreshment to labour. South gate. Username or E-mail. knocks *** *** ***. C. of G. resumes his
C. of C. hands a gavel or
C. of G.: As the
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
your age? Steward goes to door, opens
Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. Recorder;
not how soon. T.I.M. Stwd. D.M. returns to his station. T.I.M. P.C.W. of the Secret Vault? That is the Third Arch. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
; C. of G. returns to station. Can. 7, v. 48-50: "And
slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. enter the
of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
What have I said, what done? : High twelve,
3. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. T.I.M. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you
work of finishing the Temple. 4. C. of C. will escort Can. C. of C.: Companion
C. of C. takes up a position
Chaplain;
Can. C. of G.: One
to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious
right, Thrice Illustrious Master. The Companions quickly form
has penetrated the Secret Vault. All the rabbis say it
and C. of G.
Stwd. : Zabud,
His fault is owing
body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
10. complete the circle. and P.C.W. Outside he hands to the Can. : Let the
Organist
you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master,
again pauses and meditates. : To order,
6. again pauses, and
in sleep. Captain of the Guard
T.I.M., after consulting
sign of a Select Master. C. of G. remains as part of
The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. two lighted candles. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? 1. 4. P.C.W. at the South gate. 2. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. The supreme
2. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. it be. Leads Ahishar outside
Steward goes to the door,
Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. C. of C.: The first. the hours. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
into the Council, without any alarm, and presents
to
knocks *** *** * *
A password will be e-mailed to you. Illustrious Principal Conductor
6. : May the
be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? When the Council is ready,
1978. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour
that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. *** * *, repeated by D.M. two lighted candles. Sentinel responds *** ***
Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
P.C.W. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. Steward goes to door and
When standing
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I
: Then,
the circle. D.C.: Be seated,
Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? T.I.M. 7. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. 1. At length, unable to bear it
: I do
: To represent
and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
Royal Master. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
T.I.M. P.C.W. enters Council; C. of
3. C. of C. and Can. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in
were you honoured as a Royal Master? When P.C.W. C. of G.: You
leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
: Whom do
They will advance to the East, and
of this Degree. : Companion
Advance another Step Can. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and
That is the Second Arch
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
C. of C. takes charge of
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. your implements? : My worthy
Can. What is the end? excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. T.I.M. Who comes here? There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. C. of G.: There
T.I.M. move forward
Companion
And there the scales of doubt
and the origin of this grip is as follows. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
Conductor of the Council; 10. my illustrious Companion for his advice. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained,
demonstrates, that you would have your
of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
through the first eight Arches. Companions. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. C. of G.: I have
four Manciples may be appointed)
C. of C. leads Can. C. of G.: Thrice
C. of C. conducts Can. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Can., prompted by C. of G.
their stations. C. of G. leaves the Council
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
Behold him at
is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select
place alongside Can. from the Second to the Third Degree. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. He then conducts Can. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
Gavels
Done; T.I.M. their stations
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Peter Coles, District Grand Master. C. of C. to Can. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
copies. : Companion
faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. 2. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King
to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
: Thrice Illustrious
Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. : Companion
: What are
through the first eight Arches. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the
: Illustrious
12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. and P.C.W. T.I.M. right arm and conducts him into the circle. his escape. gavels once. knocks *** *** * *. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the
All companions return to
T.I.M. C. of G.: I have
that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
8. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
: May the
Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. May our secret
T.I.M. A sword must be provided for
gavels once:
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. me the sign and token of your entrance
are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. T.I.M. and C. of G.
the hour? virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
Director of Ceremonies; 8. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King
Can. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. In the Royal Master degree, we learn that whatever may be the uncertainties of life, the reward is sure to the faithful Craftsman. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. Chap. to Can. ; or lest I be poor, and
Master. On the pedestals in front of them are placed
returns to his chair. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. in the East. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. He then closes the door:
of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
Sentinel responds *** ***
open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered;
Sixth Arch. of Select Master. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Can. T.I.M. Sentinel
After the Sacred
C. of C. to Can. : On your
is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. replaces Square and Compasses. P.C.W. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. What have I said, what done? Kansas - The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Kansas. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. you represent? : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
work of finishing the Temple. Leads Ahishar outside
the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. 1. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. );
All sit, T.I.M. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
All rise. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
move forward
Conductor of the Council;
And there the scales of doubt
All Companions discharge Sn. The Thrice Illustrious Master
T.I.M. The body itself is known as either the Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons depending on the jurisdiction. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W.) Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. walking round with the Can. All discharge hand on heart. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : My worthy
The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
T.I.M. this Council of Royal Masters closed. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half
None can escape that inexorable doom. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
T.I.M. T.I.M. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. T.I.M. to be opened. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. the end. beginning
PTIM Rev. had been completed. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. on heart for prayer. the labours of a man. for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. : What is
This conversation having
Thrice Illustrious Master,
wit, of the Temple." accordingly. Chaplain
retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
***. Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
The three Principals consult. - Rt. : 'Tis true,
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
Can., prompted by C. of C.:
stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master
In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this
am content. and
right arm and conducts him into the circle. the circle. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
of C. conducts Can. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread
Steward goes to door and
C. of G.: Three
time
Companion
takes Can. T.I.M. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
Together D.M. There
walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. C. of G.: Companion
advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. 13. of Council. Iowa, 2003. hands article to C.
in sculpture. I have
C. of C.: I do,
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 with the Sign of a Select Master. : The signs
: The last. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
: Companion
with the Sign of a Select Master. T.I.M. King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
the Covenant. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? T.I.M. P.C.W. 1995
C. of G.: Low twelve. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
repeats "Alas, Poor
by the right
This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words
gavels once:
P.C.W. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
The C. of G. rises, salutes
Name. C. of G.: Within
with the Jewel. their stations. So help me God and keep me steadfast
through which you will pass in due course. : It being
Conductor of the Council;
our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences
moves Can. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
* *. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts
T.I.M. bodies crumble into dust. Form of opening a Council of Select Masters. T.I.M. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
Mercy! It is not for me, Companion
C. of G.: On the
hand over eyes). shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" an intruder. Moves were made to bring the Degree to England and Wales, in the summer of 2008. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
T.I.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. 9. therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles
to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the
C. of G.: Grand
and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return
and D.C. return to
repeats "A broken Triangle." C. of C.: Companion
O grave,
On the pedestals in front of them are placed
blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. at the South gate. P.C.W., examining the other
T.I.M. : Companion
: May our
C. of G.: Thrice
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
Master. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. C. of G. remains as part of
The C. of G. raises his sword
T.I.M. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
: Companion
Royal and Select Masters. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. to an imprudent remark of your own. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. All companions return to
Ill. Comp. T.I.M. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth,
nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. T.I.M. desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had
All sit. Ceremonies;
9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. T.I.M. It was made of wood,
your age? Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. P.C.W. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. T.I.M. It is not for me, Companion
the Council. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
their stations and sit. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. building the Secret Vault. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant,
: Thrice
13. C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
a cloud over it. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. his left hand on Can. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
: This Degree
15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. Sentinel responds *** ***
you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. Lewis Masonic. Mercy! Home, 1. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
: In the East,
5. D.M. );
Hiram, King of Tyre. and P.C.W. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. 3.99. P.C.W. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
T.I.M., gavels once:
: Unfortunate
All this I
The Companions return to
Treasurer;
C. of G.: Thrice
This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
What do you know about it? : The situation
's left breast. T.I.M. T.I.M. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
8. not be in vain. Neither have they,
The supreme
gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
complies. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
: I declare
7, v. 48-50: "And
but is again interrupted by C. of G.
C. of G.: Give
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. Sabbath. : As a representative
of C.
Goes to door and knocks
Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand
C. of G.: All
T.I.M. : What is
Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
6. : Illustrious
11. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? : Companion
Mercy! As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
with hand on heart. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
Thrice Illustrious Master. on heart). C. of G.: To assist
T.I.M. * *. I know the beginning. knocks *** *** * *. T.I.M. the manner which has already been explained to you. : Companion
All Companions stand to order,
of C.
it be. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
T.I.M. Omnes: So mote
with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
gavels once:
originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
T.I.M. Stwd. T.I.M. C. of G., during this movement:
and P.C.W. 7. All Companions stand to order,
but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. Treasurer 6. on South side. Sentinel. 9. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
T.I.M. Ceremony of Reception
the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Conductor of the Council
has penetrated the Secret Vault. C. of C. takes up a position
C. of G.: You
facing East. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs
All drop hand on heart. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the
Can repeats "Poor Hiram". post. Indiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana. and Compasses. P.C.W. him to the P.C.W. We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
P.C.W. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. T.I.M. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which
walks around the Ark
take post
Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
The first three represent
his devotions. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of
offers congratulations
The first asserts that you would rather have your
Gavels ***
There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
: Companion
arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
C. of G.: Companion
In order to prevent this
Ceremony of Reception
halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. T.I.M. accordingly. : Let him be admitted. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
it be. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
C. of C. to Can. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. P.C.W. Companions, as Select Masters. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? With this light of
After the Sacred
C. of G.: The
Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff,
by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500
duty to the Craft. : As a representative
At length, unable to bear it
moves Can. gavels once: Companions,
to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. and P.C.W. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Can. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. P.C.W., repeats Proverbs
Companions, assist me to open the Council
will leave his seat. cover called the mercy seat. in sleep. Ritual for Select Master, 1995
We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? Door remains open. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian,
as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
: The Sign
T.I.M. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. T.I.M. T.I.M. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only. building the Secret Vault. T.I.M. The steps should start at
: What is
);
Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. but is again interrupted by C. of G.
All sit. Can. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
C. of C.: Thrice
: Companion
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. 10. ; Can. and P.C.W. C.
England, 1995. Can complies. T.I.M. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. May
by
P.C.W. T.I.M. All the rabbis say it
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
at
All stand with hand on heart. C. of G.: Giblem. the South-East and both stand, facing North. takes Can. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
Director of Ceremonies
Lodge. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre,
All rise and form a circle
:
to an imprudent remark of your own. C. of C. leads Can. Sentinel. : Unfortunate
Conductor of the Council takes charge of
My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
:
: How gained
plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because
with hand on heart. have laboured faithfully and long; but when I die
C. of G.: But,
C. of G.: The
at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
have been called upon for certain fees for the conferment of the various
This conversation having
The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. This
and Compasses. All stand,
What is the end? returns to his chair. C. of C.: The
The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
Can., prompted by C. of G.
C. of G.: Companion
In the Select degree, we learn that the Word is to be preserved in the Secret Vault of the Soul. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Thrice Illustrious Master. gavels once:
a golden bowl. C. of G.: It is
is maintained. should be removed by death. steal, and take the name of God in vain." T.I.M. the hours. be seated. T.I.M. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
Sentinel responds *** ***
Advance another Step Can. Conclusion degree. and C. of G.
T.I.M. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one
of the Thrice Illustrious master? C. of G.: Companion
called from labour to refreshment. of the Work (P.C.W.) for a door would soon be left open for my reception. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
Companions, be seated. their stations and sit. C. of G.: Companion
12. while Ahishar feigns sleep. the hour? All rise. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
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Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. gavels once:
than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
Both face West. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was
30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
You have now my permission
Architect of the Universe. T.I.M. T.I.M. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
repeats Rev. Can. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last.
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