The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from King James Bible: PSA 71:18 Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not;
until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to
every one that is to come.
PSA 71:19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done
great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
PSA 71:20 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt
quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the
earth.
PSA 71:21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every
side.
PSA 71:22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from King James Bible: inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they
may find it so.
JER 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous; but I said,
Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.
JER 10:20 My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my
children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to
stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
JER 10:21 For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the
LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be
scattered.
JER 10:22 Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion
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The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from King James Bible: eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot
understand.
ISA 44:19 And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge
nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea,
also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh,
and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall
I fall down to the stock of a tree?
ISA 44:20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside,
that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right
hand?
ISA 44:21 Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant:
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The fourth excerpt represents the element of Earth. It speaks of physical influences and the impact of the unseen on the visible world, and is drawn from King James Bible: ISA 40:9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high
mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice
with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah,
Behold your God!
ISA 40:10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm
shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before
him.
ISA 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the
lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead
those that are with young.
ISA 40:12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and
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