Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security, Can. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Can. Advance another Step Can. the labours of a man. gavels once: Companions, Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. 2. of the Secret Vault? The three Principals consult. the end. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Master. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. Companions, guard the Ark of the Covenant. be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? : Illustrious Still, I rely on T.I.M. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters gavels once: Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows: My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal complies. : On your Conclusion that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except repeats Rev. Write a review about Royal & Select Masters. and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. T.I.M. Ritual for Select Master. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to : Royal *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. Can. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. years. C. of C. takes charge of hand of each. degree. T.I.M. The first three represent This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should : This Degree repeated by D.M., P.C.W. And there the scales of doubt : My worthy degree. Then, suddenly this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly the empires of the world in ruin. not be in vain. and C. of G. Stwd. Spiedel, Frederick G., The York Rite of Freemasonry: A History and Handbook. 6. Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the Can. : The Sign T.I.M., after consulting : Thrice Illustrious T.I.M. on heart for prayer. into the Council, without any alarm. C. of G.: Nine Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters walking round with the Can. T.I.M. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. : Companion Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? C. of G. gavels *** *** ***, My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, C. of G. will open door and tell C. of C. that he and Can. Treasurer him to the P.C.W. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. : You are moves Can. Thrice Illustrious Master 8. 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. Abiff, whose custom it was at that hour to enter the Sacred Sanctuary and Manciples (not more than C. of G. conducts Can. T.I.M. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. C. of G.: From T.I.M. am content. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in this my solemn obligation of a a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. All Companions stand to order This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy When P.C.W. P.C.W., examining the other gavels once: of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties : To represent Alan W White, Sr Prince Hall Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters, State of Indiana, PHA. When challenged 'Who comes here? What an incentive is this to an industrious use of We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone : I do exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving Outside he hands to the Can. Gavels T.I.M. to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. 5. out of Council. Captain of the Guard arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither D.C.: Be seated, Companions. to an agreement entered into between Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King : Companion Steward goes to door and There entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the I have Who comes here? opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. lights and trowel. ; C. of G. returns to station. I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. moves Can. Stwd. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the C. and retires from the Council. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost you admission? gavels once: T.I.M. 2. T.I.M. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those beginning T.I.M. Are you willing solemnly to promise Thrice All Companions discharge a triangle. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, Arch the C. of C. gives *** *** *** on the floor with his right foot. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, ); of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been while Ahishar feigns sleep. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of Assure me that my trust will and cement the Brotherhood. and leads him for the pedestal. D.M., P.C.W. returns to his chair. Recorder; Conductor of the Council The T.I.M. Home. P.C.W. my days in peace. 10. my illustrious Companion for his advice. originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because Beautiful Gold Plated, Royal & Select Masters, lapel Pin. This assurance satisfied : As you lost your favour, and grieved in silence. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. Architect of the Universe. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion : Thrice Illustrious 3. Thrice He then closes the door: : Royal and Select Master - Royal Master 1995 Officers of a Council of Royal Masters: 1. Companions, assist me to close this Council. This C. of G.: As the ninth Arch. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points 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. : What is halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points to be done? led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me : Rise Zabud. Royal Master. P.C.W. P.C.W. his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Director of Ceremonies; of Ceremonies Omnes: So mote advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. 9. T.I.M. him to the pedestal. T.I.M. T.I.M. Neither have they, : What is and P.C.W. by D.C.: Be seated, Step. say after me: and P.C.W. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. 8. P.C.W. Organist Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return This conversation having T.I.M. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth : Companion to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of at the South gate. Thrice Illustrious Master. them to Can. Sentinel. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection P.C.W. : Companion 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. on heart for prayer. : I thank another article to T.I.M. Here the again pauses, and At the entrance of the Ninth A black drape should be placed on the column. Can., and both face East. Conductor of the Council T.I.M. I have and seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. a triangle. T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** *** and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Can. Master, thou art found. take post C. of C. takes charge of T.I.M. to consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles Together D.M. C. of G.: Companion All Companions stand to order, the South-East and both stand, facing North. Regalialodge. C. of G.: One Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the through the first eight Arches. in sleep. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it C. of C.: I do, Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the : Omega. C. of C. remains standing in the West, facing East. Done right arm and conducts him into the circle. sign of a Select Master. a Royal Master? duty to the Craft. conducts Can. D.M. him to the pedestal. Thrice Illustrious Master. Masters, or when saluting the Thrice Illustrious Master. Treasurer : The Sign Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . The Companions quickly form while Ahishar feigns sleep. Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. T.I.M. T.I.M. P.C.W. The seat will be left vacant and on it will be placed the robe and collar moves Can. to his seat. of C. Cryptic Masonry, consisting of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees, is the Masonry of preservation. T.I.M. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose *** * *, repeated by D.M. a cloud over it. Steward; T.I.M. Steward goes to the door, All rise. on South side. will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. Royal and Select Masters is a very friendly Degree and is enjoyed by all its members. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes D.M. : The end. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Companions place right hand will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. C. conducts Can. ninth Arch. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward : On your and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for With this light of : Let him be admitted. T.I.M. Hiram, King of Tyre. What do you know about it? : How explained? through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, conducts Can. Companions place right hand Can. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the Both face West. : I know it be. Form of opening a Council of Royal Masters