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[two-thirds]The Royal Master – The Temple is nearing completion and certain overseers are anxious to receive the Master Word and be honoured with the Rank of Royal Master before their employment ceases. Shortly before his death Hiram Abiff explains to one of these Overseers, Adoniram, that with patience and industry, he will, in, due time, receive it. This discourse is widely regarded and the most beautiful piece of ritual in any masonic degree.[/two-thirds]