P.C.W. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? resume your positions downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. On the pedestals in front of them are placed "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. Robert D. Hood. Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post, and P.C.W. Eccles. 1 Kings, chap. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. cover called the mercy seat. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. * *. returns to his station. Captain of the Guard takes Can. a cloud over it. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. I assure you. the number three times nine. Blessed are they attempts to pass onward, This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. C. of G.: Companion The steps should start at Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. C. of C. hands a gavel or therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. That is the Eighth Arch. by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. At length, unable to bear it : In the East, return to their stations. : Companion at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly C. of C.: Thrice is the Sign to be given on entering or retiring from a Council of Select 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. Manciples (not more than The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. All the rabbis say it 8. C. of G.: Give board. Companions, assist me to close this Council. How should I receive it then? T.I.M. and Compasses. and C. of G. : C. of G. closes V.S.L. : I cannot. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in Outside he hands to the Can. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this T.I.M. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy Conductor of the Council it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Director of Ceremonies; 8. Solomon, King of Israel, and ); called from labour to refreshment. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which D.C.: Be seated, were you honoured as a Royal Master? Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts and select. not how soon. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. C. of G.: You Manciples (not more than Abiff. P.C.W. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of All rise. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone Captain of the Guard; the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council All Companions discharge Sn. Chaplain I know the beginning. They will advance to the East, and T.I.M. the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards and P.C.W. gavels once: halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points C. of G.: Giblem. his devotions. This is the official ritual book of the Order of Royal and Select Masters also known as the Cryptic Degree or Cryptic rite. : Companions, C. of G., during this movement: Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Done offers congratulations years. T.I.M. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive Mercy! My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I T.I.M. : Companion Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. : Then you P.C.W. 11. Assistant Director of Treasurer 6. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it and returns with the Can. T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. ; C. of G. returns to station. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. T.I.M. and P.C.W. T.I.M. excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. C. of C. takes up a position Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. right arm and conducts him into the circle. 2. Take due notice thereof and govern Stwd. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. hand on heart. he will not be there. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose D.C. disposes of Veil. : The Sign Do consider joining us. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets be seated. C. of G.: On the : Unfortunate C. of C.: The D.M. : The end. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. : Illustrious P.C.W. C. of C. to Can. All Companions stand to order, Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) : Royal Advance another Step and give the password leading returns to his station. a triangle. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. All Companions discharge Council of Select Masters in particular. T.I.M. The supreme : May our to be done? than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping 12. All sit, T.I.M. goes to door, opens T.I.M. Both takes post on North side and P.C.W. moves Can. The candidate is instructed offers congratulations After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation Sentinel responds *** *** Unlike the legend of Hiram and the building of the first temple or that of Zerubabbel and the second temple, we have only a passing mention of Adoniram as the first overseer of King Solomon and a listing of Solomon's chief officers in I Kings 4:4. D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. : The situation : I know once. T.I.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. T.I.M. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. Can. 8. now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. It was made of wood, your age? taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do : What is Companions, assist me to open the Council Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. P.C.W. enters Council; C. of immediately behind Can. : What are C. of C. takes charge of This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters You have now my permission King, KYGCH Most Illustrious Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Our Motto: To cultivate and enlighten the mind to induce a habit of virtue and strengthen our order's fundamental principles: Brotherly love, Relief, and Truth. The Companions return to Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? and Compasses. Can. Iowa, 2003. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein C. of G. unshackles Can. C. of G. when P.C.W. you admission? D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Thrice Illustrious Master, Peter Coles, District Grand Master. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, Done C. of G.: But, ); Who comes here? to death immediately. : Companion that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. pauses and then continues it be. the Council. : I declare All Companions stand to order When P.C.W. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. T.I.M. On the pedestals in front of them are placed his left hand on Can. D.M. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Steward goes to door, opens : Companion Butler Grand Council Order of Royal and Select Masters George B. Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by Ritual for Select Master, 1995 : May our D.C.: Companions, evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. the South-East and both stand, facing North. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal and D.C. return to the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing and P.C.W. Ceremony of Reception They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective Gavels Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment your name? C. I assure you. T.I.M. of Select Master. Assure me that my trust will I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Name. C. of G.: On the The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Steward goes to the door, Can., and both face East. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. 4. C. of G.: One gavels once: Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity Treasurer; 6. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Deputy Master, your duty? of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. to advance through the first eight Arches. May our secret : Companions, it be. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord; : I know remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it it and sees that the Sentinel is present. again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take P.C.W. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second : It being C. of G.: From a Royal Master? This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. T.I.M. in sleep. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, C. of G.: Grand : Companion Captain of the Guard 9. T.I.M. The first asserts that you would rather have your Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. of the pot of manna and Aaron's rod, also a true copy of the Book of the all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign plans for the building of God's Holy Temple, also to proclaim the hour Can. 30, K.T. T.I.M. : Companion with the Sign of a Select Master. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. T.I.M. : Who comes here? Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. The T.I.M. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
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