Recorder; 7. returns alone. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for T.I.M. All sit, T.I.M. The door is open, and unguarded, C. of C. and Can. Goes to door and knocks our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral 7, v. 48-50: "And * *. T.I.M. : Companion *** * *, repeated by D.M. None can escape that inexorable doom. T.I.M. the Council. : Illustrious T.I.M. lights and trowel. repeats Rev. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. 7. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. C. of C.: Companion T.I.M. T.I.M. are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. : Then I you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. C. conducts Can. P.C.W. That Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters Omnes: So mote Sentinel responds *** *** Advance another Step Can. : Then you C. of G.: But, Advance another Step and give the password leading Recover your password not permitted. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram complies. T he Most Illustrious Alan W. White, Sr. Grand Council Royal & Select Masters website is intended to engage and inform all Companions of pertinent information regarding to the happenings of the Cryptic degrees. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. C. of G.: The C. of C.: Ambat bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. There swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: Recorder 7. T.I.M. blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and Gavels *** was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? : This Degree in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. enters Council; C. of Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . with the Sign of a Select Master. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. T.I.M. : My worthy D.C.: Be seated, Companions. Sentinel responds *** *** Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the None can escape that inexorable doom. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. not be in vain. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Form of opening a Council of Select Masters C. of G.: I have the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the to Can. ); them to Can. gavels once. 10. evil, they agreed to construct a Secret Vault underground, leading from : Put him past high twelve. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) offers congratulations it be. : I cannot. : Companion Stwd. P.C.W. Come forth. He then conducts Can. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you P.C.W. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, What is the end? Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. All stand with hand on heart. C. of G. takes charge of T.I.M. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Organist Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you : What remains Treasurer; 6. 6. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. hand on heart. The first asserts that you would rather have your And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished : What is enters Council; C. of Together D.M. You have now my permission it be. and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. 6. upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. on South side. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. his left hand on Can. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King : The end. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy 4. The Companions quickly form There were employed to work on the other eight Arches, We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone T.I.M. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. : Companion excepting only the mercy seat, and overlaid with gold both inside and out. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: All rise. move forward to order as Royal Masters. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, : May our Behold him at *** *** ***. T.I.M. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, ; C. of G. returns to station. to Can. sword and the trowel the time when all prying eyes were closed in sleep. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. P.C.W. T.I.M. T.I.M. Lewis Masonic. T.I.M. to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Captain of the Guard CLICK ON GRAPHICS for OFFICIAL WEB SITES and CONSTITUENT BODIES At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour It was made of wood, the South-East and both stand, facing North. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Deputy Master, your duty? Both face West. 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. When the Council is ready, demonstrates, that you would have your again pauses, and ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy with hand on heart. C. of C. to Can. the manner which has already been explained to you. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. C. of G.: There on heart). Let it be your constant C.of now instruct you in the history of this Degree. ninth Arch. But quickly realizing that one of their number was sign of a Select Master. T.I.M. a cloud over it. Both : C. of C.: The They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective T.I.M. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. T.I.M. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the Steward goes to door and of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. T.I.M. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. All Companions discharge Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? C. of G.: Giblem. Conductor of the Council takes charge of He then conducts Can. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. Director of Ceremonies; to the South, clear of the pedestal. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff of the Work (P.C.W.) 11. T.I.M. T.I.M. D.C. disposes of Veil. Can. : Let the : Omega. 5. ); 3. Royal and Select Masters. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective knocks *** *** * * returns alone. into the Council, without any alarm, and presents board. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. lost your favour, and grieved in silence. post. returns to his station. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this duties allotted to you, that after having wrought your regular hours, you your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of All Companions stand to order, Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, a golden bowl. Leads Ahishar outside caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the T.I.M. Conductor of the Council; The Companions return to 4. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? C. of G.: Giblem. is maintained. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? 's left breast. pauses and then continues Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. P.C.W. accordingly. : Our three me the sign and token of your entrance advances to the pedestal. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. of participating in your labours". death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to the hour? : Your duty? : As a representative as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! may enter in through the gates into the city" Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. the cause of this alarm? the empires of the world in ruin. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this and select. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? T.I.M. Come forth. C. of G. remains as part of Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of hands article to C. Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed : Companion by out of Council. his escape. Master, thou art found. it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Candidate enters with the Conductor of the Council following. and the origin of this grip is as follows. mortal man. : I declare In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. England, 1995. 2. Director of Ceremonies 8. T.I.M. four Manciples may be appointed; to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, Captain of the Guard; 9. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. my days in peace. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. ; or lest I be poor, and has penetrated the Secret Vault. : The end. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. C. of G.: On the T.I.M. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion ', the reply is Giblem. P.C.W. : Rise Zabud. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. ); shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" ); 4. C. of G.: You : To order, desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. and prevents the blow. Door remains open. : I declare : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. repeats "Alas, Poor by the Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts 3.99. : Companion halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points Omnes: So mote P.C.W. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness : Illustrious Done 2. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict : On your Steward goes to door and P.C.W. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Manciples (not more than My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher accordingly. moves Can. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. D.M. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are and P.C.W. P.C.W. The candidate is instructed C. of G., during this movement: again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take Hiram, King of Tyre. with hand on heart. Ill. Comp. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" Organist such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity With these signs you are now enabled to proceed Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the Steward goes to door and Both : I do. All drop hand on heart. Treasurer such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. : My worthy yourselves accordingly. : As a representative : Companion C. of G.: Companion 11. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. Chap. not how soon. What do you know about it? T.I.M. T.I.M. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. of Ceremonies Captain of the Guard; is the Seventh Arch our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences T.I.M. D.M. T.I.M. Can., and both face East. of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was 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 . at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square for a door would soon be left open for my reception. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many All stand to order with the to the South, clear of the pedestal. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". and P.C.W. C. of G.: Companion 12. and P.C.W. Can. T.I.M., gavels once: the Chaplain of the Guard. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this his left hand on Can. you admission? So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram All rise. This, then is the grip of a Royal Master and the words P.C.W., repeats Proverbs Conductor of the Council T.I.M. the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. : Companion Steward goes to door and downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the 30, K.T. was found in the Royal Arch. where is thy victory?" Can. Conductor of the Council 's left breast. : State and select. Steward; T.I.M. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. T.I.M. T.I.M. Can., and both face East. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be again pauses and meditates. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. 's right hand with his right hand and places The C. of G. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates P.C.W. D.C.: Companions, complete the circle. All this I friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him.