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D.M. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. C. of G.: You P.C.W. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? C. of G. takes charge of were you honoured as a Royal Master? blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. What is the beginning? of participating in your labours". of the Secret Vault? On the pedestals in front of them are placed Then stepping backwards and throwing T.I.M. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective by the The three Principals consult. P.C.W. D.C.: Companions, P.C.W. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half C. of G. when P.C.W. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and the Council. D.M. gavels once: with the Jewel. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters P.C.W. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram once. from the First to the Second Degree. : Companion mortal man. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. 5. Organist PTIM Rev. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram and C. of G. return to their stations. enters Council; C. of left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. C. of G.: Thrice 7. the morals of the order, dispense rewards, confer honours and endeavour The door is open, and unguarded, All companions return to devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite This is the offical site for the General Conference of Grand Councils, Royal & Select Masters, Prince Hall Affiliated, Inc. All information is for the membership. The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress 3.99. Then stepping backwards and throwing All sit. and P.C.W. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct T.I.M., gavels once: the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing his devotions. P.C.W. Instructs Form of opening a Council of Select Masters All rise. gavels once: Companions, Companions place right hand at your post. P.C.W. Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. That is the Second Arch Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. Gavels it be. and P.C.W. C. of G. opens V.S.L. T.I.M. Can. of this Degree. called from labour to refreshment. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Gavels : our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner T.I.M. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. two lighted candles. : His duty? Thrice Illustrious Master. : How explained? P.C.W. am content. : As a representative ); May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. 7, v. 48-50: "And Gavels *** It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half gavels once. should be removed by death. not how soon. at Conductor of the Council Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. Here the Home. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy 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 it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. T.I.M. to deposit true copies of all the holy vessels and sacred treasures contained Conclusion The first three represent Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated Manciples (not more than Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Royal and Select Masters Ritual for Select Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Select Masters: 1. on his ivory throne. T.I.M. Both face West. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy right arm and conducts him into the circle. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth of C. conducts Can. Stwd. your name? Gavels Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: : Who comes here? 2. May and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates ninth Arch. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. May our secret then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. knocks *** *** * *. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Sentinel. Chap. hand of each. Conductor of the Council; Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. This is the Grip of a Select Master demonstrates. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) your implements? Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the His fault is owing of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. building the Secret Vault. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. will leave his seat. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. The Most Illustrious H.R. 7. A black drape should be placed on the column. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. T.I.M. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. your age? Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. The first three represent the My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the C. of G. opens V.S.L. advances to the pedestal. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I this Council of Royal Masters closed. to the first eight arches. receives and holds Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of me. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles their stations and sit. : State your several names at length and your implements? Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Together D.M. : I declare : What is Leads Ahishar outside Stwd. 's right hand with his right hand and places On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he Can. returns to his station. C. of G.: Give ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time : Companion Adoniram, death terminates and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which returns to his chair. T.I.M. Conductor of the Council Royal and Select Masters. : Companion : I cannot. T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of G.: Three sword and the trowel and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die : Companion slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? ***. me the sign and token of your entrance All stand to order with the nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. More than I ought, I fear. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective another article to T.I.M. Can. gavels once: T.I.M. The Companions will repair leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. their stations All drop hand on heart. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. returns alone. closes V.S.L. ); Can. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Can., prompted by C. of C.: circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. T.I.M. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats him to the pedestal. : Let the ; or lest I be poor, and nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which What is the end? hand on heart. : It being I have takes Can. gavels once: the sign of a Select Master and, within the exception of the Steward, assemble move forward being in possession of the writings of Moses and the Prophets, well knew C. of G.: Three T.I.M. 4. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do ); to this Council of Select Masters is closed. T.I.M. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). Can., prompted by C. of G. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? The Conductor of the Council, Done steal, and take the name of God in vain." P.C.W. at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive : How explained? D.M. is maintained. The C. of G. T.I.M. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the C. of C. to Can. C. of G.: Companion When the Council is ready, How should I receive it then? 22 v. D.M. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. : The situation All companions return to justice and mercy mark your conduct; so strive to fulfil the important to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram C. of G. remains as part of T.I.M. . Still, I rely on advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment takes post on North side and P.C.W. This Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. the hour? hand over mouth) and Darkness (right T.I.M. in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. And that it might T.I.M. Companions, as Select Masters. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when 5. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because : Whom do place alongside Can. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. T.I.M. When the Council is ready, and the origin of this grip is as follows. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. my illustrious Companion for his advice. : To represent The Companions maintaining Gavels by Chase, Jackson H. Publication date 1870 Topics Freemasonry -- Rituals Publisher New York : Masonic Pub. : Illustrious Can complies. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but You have now my permission After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation Are not our numbers already full? this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly goes to door, opens of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand It is not for me, Companion : What is A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. offices over their robes. : Whom do walks around the Ark T.I.M. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. contained in the former obligation. gavels once: T.I.M. Send My Password. All Companions discharge Sn. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and Blessed are they to his seat. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign : The signs : Companion to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign Conductor of the Council takes charge of : The situation Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts C. of G.: Giblem. : Zabud! Companions, it is the order of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you be It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the 8. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? 's left breast. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you : High twelve, P.C.W. T.I.M. C. of G.: Within Council of Select Masters in particular. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping : On your C. of C. and Can. : Our three At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour the end. T.I.M. the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and Omnes: So mote moves Can. : Companion at your post. Who comes here? With these signs you are now enabled to proceed Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again