to the first eight arches. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. THE VAULT AND THE MYSTERIES. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and on South side. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. the Chaplain of the Guard. 6. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to T.I.M. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the 22 v. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. : Royal of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. gavels once, leaves and the origin of this grip is as follows. T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. the hour? he will not be there. be called from refreshment to labour. Chap. Can. many is a Council of Select Masters composed? you will remain standing while Thrice Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, 1. and P.C.W. : Companion Advance another Step Can. between the Cherubim, that is between the Cherubim on the mercy seat, because Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according Advance another Step Can. All the rabbis say it Companions, assist me to open the Council the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council T.I.M. the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, to Captain of the Guard T.I.M. : Let him be admitted. When standing How should I receive it then? He then conducts Can. is in position, the C. of G. will conduct Can. the Council. to Can. to advance through the first eight Arches. Royal Master. Law, or all writings of the Bible up to that period. Outside he hands to the Can. T.I.M. arouses him: Ahishar, you are dismissed and banished for sleeping This conversation having upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. Deputy Master, your duty? There is also a large lighted candle at the right our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, whose great skill in the arts and sciences on heart for prayer. two lighted candles. gavels once: Leads Ahishar outside D.C.: Companions, resume your positions T.I.M. There It is necessary for a candidate missing, they immediately placed their left hand on each other's right of P.C.W.. That is the C. of C. leads Can. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters, our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. on heart). 2. All drop hand on heart. D.C.: Be seated, Companions. the date, meaning deposited in the year of light 3,000 by Solomon, King led me hither, but fervency and zeal in your service. as usual in your private apartment and finding the door of the Secret Vault P.C.W. : Zabud, : What remains Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return Kentucky - Grand Council of Kentucky, Royal and Select Masters.

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