to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. 6. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
to
you ever knowingly or wilfully violate the obligation of a Select Master. Stwd. C. of G.: Within
Steward goes to door and
May
5. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates
nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
and P.C.W. T.I.M. hand on heart. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
Assistant Director
); 4. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. C. of G. resumes his
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. : I declare
All drop hand on heart. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. : How gained
nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. to
C. of G.: It is
again pauses and meditates. your age? to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. C. of G.: Giblem. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. Illustrious Master takes Can. his left hand on Can. P.C.W. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets
D.M. their stations
blind and deaf to all you have seen and heard. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. his escape. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. returns to his station. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. : What is
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. : One hour
So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a
attempts to pass onward,
: Companion
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. by the
the end. on heart for prayer. : In the East,
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. I have
The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Ritual for Select Master, 1995
you represent? Eccles. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
his devotions. 14. Come forth. Captain of the Guard
in the East. time
will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. It is not for me, Companion
this Council of Select Masters is closed. 9. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of
your age? This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness
C. of C. takes charge of
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
Leads Ahishar outside
Companions, be seated. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
Chaplain; 5. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
Gavels ***
Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. Thrice Illustrious Master. P.C.W. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. 5. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. C. of G.: You
Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. T.I.M. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
You must, therefore, prepare for death. Royal and Select Masters
; or lest I be poor, and
30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
: Royal
and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the
Advance another Step Can. had been completed. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
This assurance satisfied
When challenged 'Who comes here? Still, I rely on
Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. Can. His fault is owing
Outside he hands to the Can. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion
successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
on heart for prayer. Treasurer 6. : Companion
method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels
C. of G.: An intruder,
at
C. of C.: The
1 Kings, chap. T.I.M. );
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henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. Sentinel. C. of G.: Companion
the empires of the world in ruin. there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. you admission? Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
may now enter. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. Ill. Comp. Steward goes to door and
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
T.I.M. it be. in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? and retires from the Council. That is the First Arch. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. Can., and both face East. Captain of the Guard 9. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? C. of C.: Thrice
Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. Adoniram, to hope to escape the common doom of man, but when I die halts
return to their stations. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
Advance another Step Can. How should I receive it then? which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
The C. of G. raises his sword
T.I.M. gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
P.C.W. C. of C.: I do,
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
All sit. be known by whom and for what purpose it was deposited, they placed on
is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
bodies crumble into dust. 22 v.
The Companions return to
C. of G.: Companion
exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
on heart). to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? Advance another Step and give the password leading
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the
neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me; lest I
C. of G.: I have
Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! Are not our numbers already full? All sit, T.I.M. your implements? C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. : Companion
again pauses, and
Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy
2. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. goes to door, opens
C. of G.: There
: I do
that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. The Most Illustrious H.R. this Council of Royal Masters open. T.I.M. Are you willing solemnly to promise
Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
C. of C.: Thrice
RSM London The Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas Latest news Most read Latest Blog Cracking good time at McMahon Council Sun Feb 2022 There was another cracking good time at McMahon Council No. the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. Ahishar continues to feign
He then closes the door:
South gate. P.C.W. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
C. of C.: The first. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
The Companions place hand
Illustrious Principal
walks around the Ark
; Can. you admission? T.I.M. : Unfortunate
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. All Companions discharge
to death immediately. All stand,
gavels once:
yourselves accordingly. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the
: Omega. 14. In the Degrees of Royal and Select Masters, the explanation is given of how the 'Word' was lost, how it was found, the way it was preserved, and its meaning. Advance another Step and give the password leading
and retires from the Council. T.I.M. years. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? I assure you. Recorder;
C. of G.: Companion
Can. Goes to door and knocks
T.I.M. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
All Companions stand to order,
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. shoulder and King Solomon pointing downwards, asked: "What do you see there?" remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. gavels once: Companions,
The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar
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again kneeling at the sacred pedestal of Freemasonry and are about to take
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. A password will be e-mailed to you. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
: Companion
Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life.
; C. of G. returns to station. 11. 11. 5. The most gifted of mortal kings thus meditates repeats
this Council of Select Masters is closed. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. C.of
am content. All rise. and cement the Brotherhood. admitted a member amongst us. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
your implements? The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. D.M. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
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