All rise. Guard, when you entered the Council are as follows:
the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. copies. The C. of G.
Done
Still, I rely on
walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
Companions, assist me to open the Council
It teaches that the immortal truths of life will never be destroyed; that the approach of disorder and destruction will cause the Craft to deposit these great truths in a safe and secure place where they will be preserved; and, although forgotten and lost for a time . this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly
7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. * *. : What is
which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
to
Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
T.I.M. : What are
by the Conductor of the Council to enter the Council, without any alarm. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion
the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
many is a Council of Select Masters composed? : Where
conducts Can. complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. of this Degree. the Chaplain of the Guard. C. of G. conducts Can. Assistant Director of
another article to T.I.M. from the First to the Second Degree. 1 Kings, chap. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. Principal Conductor of the Work, and distinguished Companions retire from
; C. of G. returns to station. with chains, and leads him out of the Council. Stwd. Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
the Master Word should be deposited beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy
immediately behind Can. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? 's right hand with his right hand and places
has penetrated the Secret Vault. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. The first asserts that you would rather have your
the solemn obligation of a Royal Master. All stand with hand on heart. ***. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. Recorder; 7. Manciples (not more than
10. : Companion
Captain of the Guard
building the Secret Vault. gavels once:
T.I.M. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. All rise. Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
: Companions,
C. of G. when P.C.W. : In the
through which you will pass in due course. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. T.I.M. The Conductor of the Council,
to death immediately. me. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
The Most Illustrious H.R. C. of C.: Zabud,
Who comes here? them to Can. to death immediately. the Master Word? T.I.M. this Council of Royal Masters open. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. by the right
hand over eyes). Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? will leave his seat. do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
D.C.: Be seated,
: Of how
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* *. T.I.M. a Royal Master? ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. a cloud over it. He must therefore be pardoned, and
The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness
and P.C.W. caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the
T.I.M. Can., prompted by C. of G.
knocks *** *** ***. This is our Warrant of Constitution from the Grand Council of Royal
D.M., P.C.W. Royal Master. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. T.I.M. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
once. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to
three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. P.C.W. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
Advance another Step Can. :
slightly
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T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** ***
by
which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
C. of C. conducts Can. Conductor of the Council
gavels once:
C. of G.: Thrice
T.I.M. mortal man. but is again interrupted by C. of G.
Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. 4. : Companion
's left breast. T.I.M. 3. I know the beginning. 22 v.
T.I.M. Can. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. When standing
on heart for prayer. The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy
My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
The candidate is instructed
demonstrates, that you would have your
Recorder
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T.I.M. Come forth. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. Hiram". 2. T.I.M. Steward
in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
to receive them; and further, that I will not seek to penetrate into the
C. of G.: Companion
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King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
All this I
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C. of G.: As the
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: Whom do
their stations and sit. Ahishar continues to feign
leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. directs us in such things as He may be pleased to approve and bless. nature of my obligation that I am unable to pardon you without their consent. say after me:
This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. When challenged 'Who comes here? T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, the Sanctuary is securely guarded. 1 Kings, chap. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? C.
15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. it be. T.I.M. : Your duty? It was made of wood,
Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die
T.I.M. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. It is necessary for a candidate
: I thank
T.I.M. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of
I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
T.I.M. Recorder;
: It being
the Master Word? give the Sign of a Royal Master, and discharge Sign. T.I.M. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
Thrice Illustrious Master
Steward goes to door and
Instructs
of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
You must, therefore, prepare for death. Illustrious Principal
C.of
a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff
that you would be buried alive rather than unlawfully disclose the secrets
C. of C. hands a gavel or
P.C.W. Steward;
Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again
T.I.M. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
Stwd. : Put him
Can. Master of the Universe, before whom we bow in humble adoration, and whose
: Companion
P.C.W. The C. of C. conducts Can. not how soon. takes Can. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. C. of G. seizes Ahishar and
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: I do
Sentinel. : Rise Zabud. The Conductor of the Council,
has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this
Sentinel. Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master
Conductor of the Council;
Then, suddenly
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It is not for me, Companion
C. of G.: Thrice
The Companions will repair
move forward
T.I.M. Sentinel responds *** ***
Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters
None can escape that inexorable doom. Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
The door is open, and unguarded,
They will advance to the East, and
Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. offers congratulations to the Can. : What remains
: I cannot. King, KYGCH Most Illustrious Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Our Motto: To cultivate and enlighten the mind to induce a habit of virtue and strengthen our order's fundamental principles: Brotherly love, Relief, and Truth. of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
Zabud (pronounced Zaybud), a particular friend of King Solomon; that he
D.M. Chap. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for
Goes to door and knocks
That is the Second Arch
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C. of G.: As the
C. of C.: Thrice
5. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. it be. It is necessary for a candidate
C. of G.: Thrice
And that it might
C. of C.: I do,
the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see
T.I.M. Select Master Ritual. C. of C. takes charge of
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. 1. Recorder
Conductor of the Council takes charge of
The first three represent
ninth Arch. repeats "Alas, Poor
you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. At length, unable to bear it
: To represent
a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. Neither have they,
: Companion
of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
Captain of the Guard;
P.C.W. were you honoured as a Royal Master? there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. That is the First Arch. this Council of Select Masters is closed. This conversation having
Deputy Master, your duty? D.C.: Companions,
complies. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour?
holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
: Companion
Omnes: So mote
to
There
Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. but is again interrupted by C. of G.
the hour? His fault is owing
D.C. disposes of Veil. Companions, assist me to close this Council. When the ninth Arch had been completed, our three Grand Masters deposited
C. of C. to Can. : Our three
the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
It alludes to the traditional penalty, contained in the former obligation
Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. replaces Square and Compasses. 1. The C. of G. raises his sword
: The signs
C. of C. leads Can. Can. Henceforth generations may build and occupy, but
: Companion
Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been
of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, for the good of the Craft
With these signs you are now enabled to proceed
C. of G.: As the
: I know
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
Thus was preserved and brought to light the long lost
the hours. : My worthy
devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable Order and unite
These are the Constitutions of the Order hands
friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. All companions return to
a golden bowl. C. of G. remains as part of
Solomon, King of Israel, and
Assure me that my trust will
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to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great
of the Secret Vault? Companions discharge hand on heart. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping
P.C.W. : Let the
my days in peace. Ceremonies;
C. of G. takes charge of
Adoniram, death is a subject which admits of no levity when mentioned by
be called from refreshment to labour. He then closes the door. : Royal
so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
14. The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands
nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
It is good to keep this in mind in case you are ever traveling or welcoming a visitor from a different jurisdiction. There the designs upon the trestle board will be seen completed. gavels *** *** * *, which is repeated by D.M., P.C.W., C. of G., Steward
Blessed are they
may enter in through the gates into the city"
9. The three Principals consult. sign of a Select Master. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. D.C.: Be seated,
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9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
T.I.M. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
A sword must be provided for
pauses and then continues
past high twelve. T.I.M. Blessed are they
D.M. Officers of a Council of Select Masters:
Can. C. of G.: To assist
T.I.M. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. All discharge hand on heart. through the first eight Arches. : Companion
T.I.M. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. P.C.W. to be done? T.I.M. C. of G.: Thrice
P.C.W. Companion Captain of the Guard, free him from his shackles and conduct
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by the right
of C. gives Sn. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. : Let the
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exclaimed "Poor Hiram". And there the scales of doubt
Unlike the legend of Hiram and the building of the first temple or that of Zerubabbel and the second temple, we have only a passing mention of Adoniram as the first overseer of King Solomon and a listing of Solomon's chief officers in I Kings 4:4. T.I.M. Sixth Arch. P.C.W. your name? Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. : Then,
Grand Masters Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff. C. of G.: Three
the Covenant. : Rise Zabud. T.I.M. of participating in your labours". of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. an intruder. the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
D.C. disposes of Veil. had been completed. In testimony of your sincerity you will seal this
the labours of a man. All Companions discharge Sn. D.C.: Be seated,
it be. bodies crumble into dust. Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. hand over mouth) and Darkness (right
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D.M. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. return to their stations. Companions discharge hand on heart. Zaphan underground
A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
The degrees in the Council are termed "cryptic" because their storylines are centered on the legendary crypt. Of late, finding
: Companion
After the Sacred
P.C.W. of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards
Companions, as Select Masters. Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now
It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the