);
O grave,
T.I.M. 5. this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. D.M. The Companions maintaining
Home, 1. to refreshment, Adoniram did not retire but lingered behind with Hiram
restored to the Craft, in whose possession we trust it will for ever remain. takes post on North side and P.C.W. Stwd. Conductor of the Council
P.C.W. of the Work (P.C.W.) that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
steal, and take the name of God in vain." T.I.M. * *. Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
gold; and the bowls and the snuffers, and the basins and the spoons, and
and retires from the Council. The C. of G.
of the Secret Vault? C. of C. takes charge of
The C.
: State
C.
shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
takes Can. C. of G.: Give
C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
C. of C. takes up a position
originated in consequence of a conversation between our Grand Master Hiram
Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
Stwd.
Assistant Director
to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
death of Hiram Abiff, involuntarily placed themselves in the position to
Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. gavels once:
a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Royal Master. Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. C. of G.: Companion
: Then I
of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
Captain of the Guard;
What do you know about it? : Companion
to advance through the first eight Arches. :
C. of G.: An intruder,
the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
Master, thou art found. Recorder
C. of G., during this movement:
vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. had been completed. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell
Can. : Companions,
years. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. It is necessary for a candidate
The door is open, and unguarded,
: You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council
Both face West. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault
T.I.M. Together D.M. P.C.W. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. Conductor of the Council takes charge of
D.M. years. hands article to C.
repeats "A broken Triangle." : Put him
again pauses, and
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. : What are
walks around the Ark
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. slightly
be seated. Abiff. All sit. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
How should I receive it then? T.I.M. The C. of C. conducts Can. C. of C. leads Can. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. : Companion
6. and
of Royal Masters. the manner which has already been explained to you. at the South gate. T.I.M. 5. T.I.M. P.C.W. T.I.M. Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of P.C.W.. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. this Council of Royal Masters open. : I thank
C. of G.: All
T.I.M. downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Steward;
T.I.M. of the holy vessels. T.I.M. T.I.M. Steward goes to door and
P.C.W. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
C. of G.: Thrice
once. at your post. : Omega. T.I.M. the hours. On the pedestals in front of them are placed
Are not our numbers already full? All rise. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation
of Council. this Council of Royal Masters closed. sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection
In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. The text book of cryptic masonry : a manual of instructions in the degree of royal master, select master and super-excellent master . We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. What is the end? been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
C. of G. unshackles Can. T.I.M. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves
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and returns with the Can. Omnes: So mote
: May the
There is also a large lighted candle at the right
Abiff. cover called the mercy seat. and Compasses. 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. 1500 LINKS. T.I.M. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. T.I.M. : What is
to be opened. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
That is the Fifth
C. of G. opens V.S.L. C. of G.: To assist
Stwd. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
lights and trowel. Ahishar, wildly:
10. : I cannot. P.C.W. All sit, T.I.M. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. : The situation
gavels once:
All rise. : My worthy
Come forth. Sentinel. So help me God and keep me steadfast
- Rt. C. of G.: But,
C. of G.: Grand
P.C.W. : The last. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. post. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant,
by
Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
D.C. disposes of Veil. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
of the holy vessels. He then closes the door. P.C.W. he will not be there. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
of C.
C. of C.: Thrice
Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. from the Second to the Third Degree. D.M. Sentinel responds *** ***
of Select Master. Thrice Illustrious Master
leaves his seat, passes
P.C.W. : His duty? the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. copies. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
: Who comes here? Conductor of the Council takes charge of
four Manciples may be appointed;
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
through the first eight Arches. with the Jewel. All Companions stand to order
This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal
There
Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
C. of C. takes charge of
beginning
C. of G.: Companion
Goes to door and knocks
advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
D.M., P.C.W. to hand bowl to P.C.W. It was then lost at the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and
Lewis Masonic. to Can. My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I
of participating in your labours". of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. offers congratulations
closes V.S.L. T.I.M. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. ninth Arch. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. At the entrance of the Ninth
Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
and the origin of this grip is as follows. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
T.I.M. P.C.W. : Companion
P.C.W. of Ceremonies
pauses and then continues
May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft
Ahishar, wildly:
C. of C. leads Can. Sentinel. : Companion
Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine
than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Steward goes to door and
no man can work. 22 v.
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. him to the P.C.W. : Unfortunate
C. of G. opens V.S.L. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
9. exalt every Brother to the glorious companionship of that undissolving
Conductor of the Council
9. C. of G. gavels *** *** ***,
the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and
: High twelve,
the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
was found in the Royal Arch. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
their stations
may enter in through the gates into the city"
Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. gavels once:
and the origin of this grip is as follows. All stand with hand on heart. Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the
11. and
gavels once:
through which you will pass in due course. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
T.I.M. Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. takes post on North side and P.C.W. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? the Covenant. Can. Can. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. That is the
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. Having been informed
friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him.