conducts Can. Blessed are they
T.I.M. halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
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to his seat.
Thrice Illustrious Master
a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered;
T.I.M. repeated by D.M., P.C.W. Home. P.C.W. C. of G.: Companion
The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to
enter the
Done
Can. to be opened. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
therein an exact copy of the Ark of the Covenant, containing facsimiles
; C. of G. returns to station. Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was
stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. :
T.I.M. successor and representative of Hiram Abiff I was appointed to the sacred
The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth
C. of C. will escort Can. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
The supreme
2. P.C.W. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
:
C. of G. leaves the Council
All Companions discharge
D.C.: Be seated,
: As a representative
Abiff. that you will not communicate the secrets of this Degree to anyone except
of participating in your labours". Sentinel. Done; T.I.M. the empires of the world in ruin. : On your
his left hand on Can. Royal and Select Masters The Masonic Exchange offers a wide range of Masonic Royal and Select Masters Officer Jewels including Royal and Select Grand Lecturer Officer Jewel and more. Can. T.I.M. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. ', the reply is Giblem. 7. ***. T.I.M. knocks *** *** * *
Steward goes to the door,
the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
advance to the East, and stand in front of the T.I.M. Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. T.I.M. time
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C. of C.: The first. copies. T.I.M. 3. and C. of G.
and P.C.W. Take due notice thereof and govern
at
C. of G. remains as part of
D.C.: Be seated,
More than I ought, I fear. Advance another Step Can. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
: To represent
eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when
Thrice Illustrious Master, our numbers are already full, but Ahishar, the
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friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. Then, suddenly
our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner
it be. Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord;
assist me to organize a Council of Royal Masters. Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
Companion Adoniram, I do not know if you will ever receive it, for according
P.C.W. T.I.M. Captain of the Guard, the Secret Vault is securely guarded. T.I.M. Ark of the Covenant be unveiled. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed
Both then give the Sign of Silence (left
After a few seconds they
Thrice Illustrious Master
gavels once:
Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
the Council. and retires from the Council. in particular. Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes@btinternet.com . gavels once:
exclaimed "Poor Hiram". : The last. T.I.M. : High twelve,
Their hours of labour were from 9 at night until 12,
P.C.W. Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. 12.
addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master, and when entering or leaving
this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. C. of G.: Thrice
What is the end? Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. he will not be there. The Signs, by which you may proceed to the arches
passed the Circle of Perfection in ancient Masonry. 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. T.I.M. and returns with the Can. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) : What remains
called from labour to refreshment. and prevents the blow. sleep. Advance with the Step and Sign of a Fellow Craft. knocks *** *** * *. : I find your
takes Can. This I swear to observe on my honour as a Select Master. P.C.W. T.I.M. 9. walking round with the Can. friend is not guilty of the crime alleged against him. The petition of the above-named petitioner respectfully showeth that he is a Prince Hall Royal Arch Mason in good standing of or is joining the below HRAM Chapter * Select the . nine, each will resume his labours as he may be directed. Blessed are they
am content. Ceremony of Reception
C. of G.: It is
All other Companions will remain at the Ark of
: Thrice Illustrious
None can escape that inexorable doom. He then closes the door. T.I.M. He then conducts Can. P.C.W., examining the other
*** *** ***, repeated by D.M. C. of C. conducts Can. All Companions stand to order,
Chaplain: May
; or lest I be poor, and
T.I.M. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Steward goes to door and
returns to his station. T.I.M. and P.C.W. retreat ever continue to be the resort of the just and the merciful, the
Submitted by RPC Bill Snyder, Deputy General Grand Master. Omnes: So mote
on his ivory throne. to Can. May
Steward;
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nine at night, it is time to resume our labours. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredatha, and there resume work. you admission? of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. Can. a Council of Royal Masters, or when addressing the Thrice Illustrious Master. the way before us, to which our ashes must in turn contribute, and our
Ahishar continues to feign
Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the
: Companion
by the right
all of whom were well skilled in the arts and sciences generally, but particularly
be called from refreshment to labour. Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. Are not our numbers already full? it be. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and
Illustrious Principal
Companions, be seated. ***. the Council. of T.I.M. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
times nine accomplished, or twenty seven. Leads Ahishar outside
Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled
repeated by D.M., P.C.W. : Where
Deputy Master, your duty? All Companions stand to order
Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. C. of C. to Can. Companions discharge hand on heart. T.I.M. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed,
body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
advances to the pedestal. The Conductor of the Council,
* *. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. steal, and take the name of God in vain." T.I.M. to
P.C.W. which the reply is the Sign of Secrecy (left hand
Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. immediately behind Can. of Solomon, King of Israel, to recite the secret traditions, illustrate
Companions, I rise to enquire for the second time
with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. T.I.M. What is the beginning? of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. mortal man. Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein,
At the entrance of the Ninth
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Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. Companion Captain of the Guard, bind him fast and place him in security,
: As you
: The situation
T.I.M. should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. C. of C.: The
the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the
All rise. The three Principals consult. four Manciples may be appointed)
Royal and Select Masters
You must, therefore, prepare for death. Outside he hands to the Can. three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth,
to order, or when addressing the T.I.M., only the first part of the Sign
spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, facing outwards. steal, and take the name of God in vain." : How gained
Treasurer
These are the Constitutions of the Order hands
The youngest
These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. it be. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and
the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over all our counsels, and
Instructs
Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth
12. that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained,
: The represent
Sentinel. All other Companions will remain at the Ark of
Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
T.I.M. Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to
Originally from the States it was decided the Degree should be brought . slightly
it might, if found, be restored by means of the other languages. ); 2. T.I.M. T.I.M. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of
and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates
Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : Companion
hand of each. you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). P.C.W. complies and show the Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. The Companions place hand
your name? ninth Arch. To which Hiram, King of Tyre, replied: "A broken Triangle." : I find your
T.I.M. 5. After the rest of the craftsmen had retired, Adoniram asked Hiram
and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet in their return
What do you know about it? stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. of Holies of the Temple, our two remaining Grand Masters agreed to deposit
of Recognition is given by taking any particle in the hand, giving three
it be. my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my
Then stepping backwards and throwing
Recorder; 7. : The situation
mortal man. offers congratulations
T.I.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Illustrious Master, I pray you to remember my great and sincere attachment
T.I.M. - Rt. );
C. of G.: From
: Zabud! was found in the Royal Arch. Can. to
so that if the children of Israel should ever be carried into captivity
C. of G.: The
King' Solomon's most retired apartment and ending under the Sanctum Sanctorum
: The end. Director of Ceremonies;
arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
Omnes: So mote
14. C. of C. to Can. 13. Gavels ***
an intruder. When challenged 'Who comes here? Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. Captain of the Guard, what is the hour? to D.C. D.M. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury
your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. you admission? Steward, see that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. four Manciples may be appointed)
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: The situation
do hereby and hereon most sincerely and solemnly promise never to reveal
Can. Are you willing solemnly to promise
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with
Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. to be opened. nearly all completed, and I shall soon return to my native land to end
Companions
2. will leave his seat. spread the
Michael Scanes, Tel: 01473 281835 or e-mail mscanes . D.C.: Companions,
3. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love,
My hope, Companion Adoniram, rests in that Higher
to an imprudent remark of your own. and select. Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. The furniture of the Sanctum Sanctorum included many
C. of C.: Thrice
Captain of the Guard, it is the Thrice Illustrious Master's command that
and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : Let the
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. a Royal Master? arm are alike useless and superfluous in the grave, where there is neither
the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram
be full and deny Thee, and say, Who is the Lord? offices over their robes. PTIM Rev. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
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Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of
: Companion
gavels once:
C. of G.: Grand
: Illustrious
Royal Master. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. and prevents the blow. Steward goes to door and
T.I.M. opens it and sees that the Sentinel is present. : Illustrious
longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content,
remove the Veil from the Ark of the Covenant, fold the Veil and hand it
Ahishar, wildly:
two lighted candles. 22 men of Gebal a city in Phoenicia, together with Adoniram and Ahishar,
shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
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Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
: Put him
Hiram, King of Tyre, meeting in the Sacred Sanctuary shortly after the
instructs Can. right arm and conducts him into the circle. Stwd. out of Council. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict
moves Can. of the Can. completed, and then only in the presence and with the assistance of all three. and D.C. return to
Treasurer 6. In the Degrees of Royal and Select Masters, the explanation is given of how the 'Word' was lost, how it was found, the way it was preserved, and its meaning. It was made of wood,
C. of G. conducts Can. There
there was the seat or throne of the visible presence of His glory amongst them. : Companion
Hiram". my days in peace. Can. Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience have cost you your life. upon this is founded the Ceremony through which you have just been passed. who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due
C. of C.: I do,
by the right
holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
5. : I thank
Advance another Step Can. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. of Royal Masters. building the Secret Vault. : To represent
through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant,
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C. of G.: Companion
Let uprightness and integrity attend your steps, let
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. Sign of a Select Master
T.I.M. to anyone the existence of such a place as the Secret Vault. our profession as Masons be the rule of our conduct as men. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. lay buried in darkness for 470 years; when at the building of the second
with chains, and leads him out of the Council. of the Covenant by the North and East, to the opening in the South. The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only. at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
He advances to the centre of the Council and salutes the Thrice Illustrious
Royal and Select Masters. C. of C. takes up a position
Illustrious Principal Conductor
D.C. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant carrying
Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? Omnes: So mote
the manner which has already been explained to you. *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. represents
Can. All stand with hand on heart. your several names at length and say after me: I, , in the presence of
Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and
complies and give the Hailing Sign of a Select Master C.
Welcome to both our Masonic and non-Masonic visitors. hand of each. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? : Companion
Master, thou art found. C. of G.: Companion
halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points
T.I.M. T.I.M. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. 2. of C.
Recorder 7. walks around the Ark
downwards with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Then, suddenly
Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be
: Thrice Illustrious
We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone
Are you willing solemnly to promise
5. T.I.M. offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle
Steward goes to the door,
The first three represent the
The Companions maintaining
wit, of the Temple." T.I.M. T.I.M. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G. takes charge of
return to their stations. Stwd. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters
shadow of death; while the invisible hand extends equally over King Solomon
offices over their robes. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of
in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. A sword must be provided for
: Let the
left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the
Director of Ceremonies; 8. care to prove yourself worthy of the confidence reposed in you, and of
in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards
Captain of the Guard, bring in the prisoner. taps with the foot and passing it to whom you wish to test saying: "Do
repeats "A broken Triangle." the empires of the world in ruin. T.I.M. cover called the mercy seat. and the Secret Vault is securely guarded. : Companion
work of finishing the Temple. him to the P.C.W. the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. the custom of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, at high twelve, to enter the
Sentinel responds *** ***
: Zabud,
T.I.M. at the South gate. spirits once mortal, now clothed in immortality. Companions, it is the command of the Thrice Illustrious Master that you
: Companion
and P.C.W. Stwd. T.I.M. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. : Zabud,
Name. vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. O grave,
Sentinel. : I do
that the descriptions thereof would be handed down to latest posterity. T.I.M. with hand on heart. 7, v. 48-50: "And
it be. 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. and leads him for the pedestal. Together D.M. Captain of the Guard, are you a Royal Master? an intruder. Sentinel responds *** ***
at the South gate: Grand Master Hiram Abiff, when shall I receive
: Then you
T.I.M. is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous
T.I.M. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. C. of G.: But,
Treasurer;
of the holy vessels. Together D.M. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. may now enter. board. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. It was made of wood,
body quartered and the fragments thrown over amongst the rubbish should
: To order,
: I declare
Conductor of the Council, you will conduct the Candidate to the Captain
The third is the Grand Hailing Sign or Sign of Distress
Companion of Tyre, how can that be? T.I.M. : Companion
Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M.) my illustrious Companion for his advice. T.I.M. "ISH SODI!" Yours in Humble Service, Rev. Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. All rise. it was first supposed that the Master Word was lost. Hiram, King of Tyre. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you
I, , of my own free will and accord in the presence
repeats "Alas, Poor
of Royal Masters. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. : May the
takes Can. Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. D.C.
bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion
The Companions being called from refreshment to labour we will repair to
D.C.: Be seated, Companions. D.M. 3.99. Illustrious Principal
of the Deputy master? You must, therefore, prepare for death. Steward, is no longer worthy of your confidence; he is sleeping at his
Scotland. Presented by Hugh DePayens Commandery No. Lewis Masonic. : Let the
8. Stwd. right, Thrice Illustrious Master. in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand
Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. C. of G.: There
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it be. D.C.: Companions,
respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. Abiff. T.I.M. The second Sign, thus demonstrates,
Superb enamel on Gold plated metal. the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the
by the
Conductor of the Council
and P.C.W. and the origin of this grip is as follows. Sentinel responds *** ***
Stwd. The Can. of Council. All rise. Steward;
it and sees that the Sentinel is present. D.M., P.C.W. 5. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein
: What is
knocks *** *** * *. Steward goes to door, opens
All the rabbis say it
their enemies would be let loose upon them, their cities and Holy Temple
been related to King Solomon by Adoniram the Word was deposited where it
T.I.M. This second sign should always be given when standing to order,
ninth Arch. : I do. spread the
And that it might
C. of G.: The
With this light of
Can. Steward goes to door and
and
Solomon, King of Israel, and the Can. He then closes the door. * *. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. Can., prompted by C. of C.:
C. of C. conducts Can. C.of
are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters
: Of how
We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. the beginning and the ending, the first and the last. beginning
T.I.M. to hand bowl to P.C.W. Lodge. that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and
a triangle. Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. T.I.M. );
He then closes the door:
T.I.M. The C. of G. raises his sword
: Let him be admitted. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. T.I.M. time receive his reward. returns to his chair. Illustrious Master takes Can. the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. What have I said, what done? The supreme
Shekinah or Divine Presence rested and was visible in the appearance of
should not be less than nine, nor more than twenty-seven. of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties
ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal
D.M. and retires from the Council. give the grip This is the Royal Arch Grip. been chosen as such, and have wrought my regular hours. of Ceremonies
T.I.M. of the Work (P.C.W.) of the Supreme Architect of the Universe and this Council of Royal Masters,
Can repeats "Poor Hiram". Steward goes to door, opens
Yes, the Holy vessels for the Sacred Sanctuary are
holy vessels made of pure gold, but the most important was the Ark of the
Sentinel responds *** ***
Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain that the Sentinel is at his post,
his left hand on Can. degree. Thrice Illustrious Master with counsel and advice. : It being
C. of G.: Thrice
: My worthy
This conversation having
D.C.: Companions,
to the South where they join circle, still leaving a gap to represent the
before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal
the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy
of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and
post. : One hour
C. of G.: Companion
slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. Still, I rely on
P.C.W. you represent? 9. Recover your password not permitted. Let him be dismissed and banished, and Zabud be appointed to the work. : I will
Stwd. It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the
you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of C.: Thrice
the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing
This assurance satisfied
walks round the Ark of the Covenant by North and East, leaves
: Let Brotherly
Manciples (not more than
at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square
the circle. their hatred, their malice, their envy, is forgotten! : Put him
T.I.M. Zaphan underground
: Illustrious
advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. : The last. D.M. At high twelve, when the craft was called from labour
gavels once:
C. of G.: Three
knocks *** *** ***. 13. contained in the former obligation. with the Sign of a Select Master. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in
They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective
Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated
Companions, assist me to open the Council
C. of C. conducts Can. Advance another Step Can. not be in vain. facing East. now entitled to take your seat in a Council of Select Masters. into the Council, without any alarm.
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