Cryptic Council

The ROYAL MASTER Degree takes us backward in time to a day prior to the death of the builder, who is again the central character.  He imparts sublime teachings of a useful labor on earth to the candidate and gives him instruction as to the preservation of our valuable secrets.  This is one of the most beautiful Degrees in all of Masonry.  Its lessons are so impressive that they are seldom forgotten.  It is especially illustrative of the third and seventh Degrees.The SELECT MASTER Degree occurs prior to the third Degree and deals with incidents that occurred at the building of the first Temple.  It is closely connected with the Royal Arch Degree and affords the explanation needed for its perfect understanding.  It is highly dramatic, The SUPER EXCELLENT Degree refers to the circumstances and incidents during the siege of Jerusalem and the final destruction of the Temple.  The work is dramatic and most impressive.  This work completes the Circle of Perfection of Ancient Craft Masonry, but to the follower of Jesus Christ there is definite need and desire for the application of these impressive lessons and beautiful ceremonies in his way of life.