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ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection knocks *** *** * *. then continues walking round with Can., for the third time. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points D.C.: Be seated, After the Sacred Manciples (not more than * *. Neither have they, C. of G. leaves the Council D.M., P.C.W. 2. my days in peace. Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. : One hour All discharge hand on heart. accordingly. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? to advance through the first eight Arches. is maintained. When challenged 'Who comes here? Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the Can. complies. that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets to the South, clear of the pedestal. to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand 7, v. 48-50: "And Let Ahishar be dismissed and banished. and in which you deficient when first challenged by the Captain of the T.I.M. the hour? this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly Goes to door and knocks 2. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. T.I.M. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine : Companion That is the Third Arch. and P.C.W. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal P.C.W. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. offices over their robes. It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half C. of G. conducts Can. Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. to order as Royal Masters. : Companion The C. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Companions discharge hand on heart. Illustrious Principal Conductor You have now my permission Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Companions, assist me to close this Council. called from labour to refreshment. I know the beginning. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right T.I.M. All rise and form a circle A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in C. of G.: Three Name. to hand bowl to P.C.W. T.I.M. Sentinel. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties instructs Can. Steward goes to door and 11. C. of C. will escort Can. this Council of Select Masters is closed. gavels once: successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred Mason. walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. ); 4. Treasurer; Still, I rely on King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; 52 at Mark Masons' Hall on. D.C. C. of G.: I have Select Master The preparations for the building of the Temple having commenced in the Mark Degree, the three Grand Masters are anxious that the form of the sacred treasures, including the Ark of the Covenant, could be lost forever in the event of the Temple being sacked. May Sentinel. : Then, : Companion their stations and sit. Fraternal Greetings and WELCOME to www.yorkrite.org What-is-a-York-Rite-Mason? of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate : Companion What is the beginning? and P.C.W. : I do. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. gavels once: When standing ); admitted a member amongst us. closes V.S.L. T.I.M. The supreme immediately behind Can. to P.C.W. The C. of G. raises his sword Sign of a Select Master to inspire the select with the most exalted ideas of the Supreme Grand your age? T.I.M. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to 8. times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. Manciples (not more than It was made of wood, T.I.M. The youngest That is the Second Arch gavels once, leaves T.I.M. to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the ); and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for Omnes: So mote the manner which has already been explained to you. a triangle. All this I four Manciples may be appointed; to D.C. D.M. a triangle. Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one demonstrates, that you would have your Stwd. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon conducts Can. and C. of G. P.C.W. T.I.M. 10. and Sentinel. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. C. of G. closes V.S.L. The Companions quickly form : Your duty? was found in the Royal Arch. to Can. beginning of T.I.M. 13. holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the T.I.M. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? Sentinel responds *** *** to be a Select Master before he may be honoured to this Degree. : All stand with hand on heart. complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C. More than I ought, I fear. lights and trowel. Covenant, called the glory of Israel, which stood in the middle of the D.M. Stwd. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. him to the pedestal. and P.C.W. : Omega. The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from exclaimed "Poor Hiram". and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return : What is consulted. Companion the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. Do consider joining us. assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth T.I.M. : Illustrious On the pedestals in front of them are placed ot in the ninth Arch of the Secret Vault, on top of the Ark of the Covenant, All rise. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should : The end. and Select masters which permits us to confer this Degree as well as those which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand 7. a cloud over it. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of This second sign should always be given when standing to order, Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from hand of each. At length, unable to bear it : I thank the cause of this alarm? their stations The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands P.C.W. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. P.C.W. gavels once: Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Sentinel responds *** *** In order to prevent this Ceremony of Reception C. of G.: It is Can. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. of C. conducts Can. hand on heart. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters. will leave his seat. addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious C. of C.: Alpha. * *. When challenged 'Who comes here? C. of G. resumes his 3. Blessed are they eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when Organist while Ahishar feigns sleep. Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? of Ceremonies C. of G.: Low twelve. Thrice Illustrious Master, 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me 3.99. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. Conductor of the Council; 10. The basic organizational unit for Royal and Select Masters is the Council and is composed of the following officers: Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer, Recorder, Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Steward, Chaplain, and Sentinel be seated. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred 9. : Let the the Master Word? to the first eight arches. C. of C. takes charge of A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. T.I.M. The first three represent and returns with the Can. P.C.W. takes Can. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you T.I.M. Companion of Tyre, how can that be? Gavels with chains, and leads him out of the Council. on South side. All Companions stand to order, it and sees that the Sentinel is present. sword and the trowel and select. Zaphan underground C. of G. when P.C.W. Mercy! T.I.M. the hours. Advance another Step and give the password leading by the C. conducts Can. C. of G.: I find closes V.S.L. you know anything about this?" of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone in a triangular form and in three languages, Syrian, Chaldaean and Egyptian, T.I.M. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this : Then you Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you C. conducts Can. P.C.W. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? : Illustrious of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. degree. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity That is the Eighth Arch. Omnes: So mote contained in the former obligation. T.I.M. T.I.M. the hour? It was made of wood, I assure you. Can. to be done? : Put him offices over their robes. Step. Ahishar, wildly: C. of G.: As the T.I.M. Select Master Ritual. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle C. of C.: Thrice Done; T.I.M. advances to the pedestal. C. of G.: Three that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. Hiram". C. of G. remains as part of Gavels *** Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. The Can. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. T.I.M. Masters could meet and confer the Degree of Master Mason when the Temple pauses and then continues This event took place primarily due to the efforts of Companion Willie Winfield. Assistant Director While in the Super Excellent Master degree, we find that catastrophe overtakes the unfaithful, whether he be a prince . method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do it be. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. the empires of the world in ruin. henceforth, a portion in anything that is done under the sun. faith beaming upon me, I can say "O death, where is thy sting? returns alone. The second Sign, thus demonstrates, : Companion C. of G. opens V.S.L. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. arm slowly walks him round the inside of the circle: Companion lost your favour, and grieved in silence. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the wit, of the Temple." on heart). Treasurer Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? P.C.W. Council of Select Masters in particular. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. T.I.M. Neither have they, four Manciples may be appointed; Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. gavels once: method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal T.I.M. advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because an intruder. Royal & Select Masters Gold Plated Trowel Lapel Pin. to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple T.I.M. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of the empires of the world in ruin. and leads him for the pedestal. ); 3. he will not be there. Biblical students and archaeologists know of the vaults or crypts beneath King Solomon's Temple. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of and P.C.W. : Companion missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right T.I.M. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, : Let him be admitted. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. enters Council; C. of At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour D.M. : Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master?