A black drape should be placed on the column. be called from refreshment to labour.
Home | The Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Ontario exclaimed "Poor Hiram". called from labour to refreshment. longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
After the strong hand of death has levelled all in the humiliation
to the South-East, and both stand facing North. : What are
the manner which has already been explained to you. C. of G.: An intruder
missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
once. move forward
Royal Master. complete the circle. 6. Deputy Master, your duty? Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
D.M. : Companion
Both
Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. Companion of Tyre, shall we resume our labour in the Secret Vault? ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. : Companion
respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant.
RSM London death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
time receive his reward. is none for such as thee. in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents
C. of G. leaves the Council
The Degree of the Silver Trowel, otherwise known as the Order of Anointed Kings, originates among a number of State jurisdictions in the United States of America of the Royal and Select Masters. and the sacred treasures safely deposited therein, that I may return to
It is necessary for a candidate
C. of G.: Within
the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
: The situation
your lips twice on the Volume of Sacred Law. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
*** * *, repeated by D.M. T.I.M. on heart for prayer. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion
: You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
T.I.M. T.I.M. C. of G.: The
3. Can., and both face East. C. of G.: Companion
is maintained. with D.M. 3. C. of G., during this movement:
The Conductor of the Council,
When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited
the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. Omnes: So mote
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. offers congratulations
of Select Master.
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. : Companion
directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. Then, suddenly
Master, thou art found. Companions discharge hand on heart. 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me
our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? of Ceremonies
Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return
T.I.M. 2. 12 to 14: "And behold I come quickly and my reward is with me
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. gavels once: Companions,
Conductor of the Council;
of this Degree. Illustrious Principal
Then stepping backwards and throwing
"ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Do consider joining us. P.C.W. C. of G.: Low twelve. Chaplain;
With this light of
of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. P.C.W. led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. Can repeats "Poor Hiram".
Cryptic Rite :: Home now instruct you in the history of this Degree. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Can. This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. 10. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. None can escape that inexorable doom. of T.I.M. P.C.W. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate:
To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. T.I.M. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
There were employed to work on the other eight Arches,
gavels once:
hand of each. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. T.I.M. : What is
: I cannot. He then closes the door. work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom. 13. offices over their robes. T.I.M. Gavels ***
C. of G.: Thrice
at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. : Whom do
taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
But quickly realizing that one of their number was
closes V.S.L. The Grip or Token is known as the broken Triangle
Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
: High twelve,
is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the
Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are
and replaces the Square, Compasses and Trowel. Companions, be seated. * *. : The last. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
: Illustrious
advances to the pedestal. Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the
of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
D.M. C. of C. takes up a position
am content. the end. ninth Arch. Sentinel responds *** ***
and P.C.W. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
P.C.W. His fault is owing
complete the circle. and C. of G.
in particular. C. of G. resumes his
C. of C.: The
name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
T.I.M. T.I.M. );
6. C. of G. conducts Can. D.C.: Be seated,
: How explained? say after me:
the empires of the world in ruin. P.C.W. four Manciples may be appointed;
Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves
This conversation having
);
in front
All Companions discharge
: My worthy
returns to his chair. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those
Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. will leave his seat. Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with collars of their respective
his escape. building the Secret Vault. C. of G.: Thrice
Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
and P.C.W. C. of G.: One
With this light of
Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
this Council of Select Masters is closed. C. of G.: There
the circle. So help me God and keep me steadfast
After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! May our secret
Stwd. to Can. gavels once:
: What are
Regalialodge. Chaplain; 5. P.C.W. on heart for prayer. was found in the Royal Arch. * *. My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. : Companion
Thrice Illustrious Master
Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? T.I.M. : Companion
: You are
on his ivory throne. : I thank
14. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. ; or lest I be poor, and
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
of the Can. D.C.: Companions,
C. of C.: The
demonstrates, that you would have your
The C. of G. rises, salutes
: Where
completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. at the South gate. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. 4. by the
All other Companions will remain at the Ark of
of this Degree. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion
Ritual for Select Master, 1995
: The situation
Here the
Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. on heart). right, Thrice Illustrious Master. Neither have they,
: Thrice
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. 5. : I find your
T.I.M. : The situation
and Compasses. at night, the time when all prying eyes should be closed in sleep
Having been informed
The C.
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? gavels once:
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virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
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on South side. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
Stwd. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
a cloud over it. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. D.M. Can. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. moves Can. missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right
: As you
with hand on heart. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
That is the
After a few seconds they
Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. C. conducts Can. Gavels
C. of C. conducts Can. Together D.M. He then closes the door:
: What are
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. T.I.M. through the first eight Arches. Steward goes to door and
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C. of G.: Thrice
Thrice Illustrious Master
Sentinel. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from
There
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M.I. Alan W White Sr, P.H.G.C., R.&S.M. Petition Companions, assist me to open the Council
wit, of the Temple." Username or E-mail. : High twelve,
the Council. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. C.of
C. of C.: Companion
had been completed. Companions. Ahishar continues to feign
Can., prompted by C. of C.: