| 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: saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very
worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,
ACT 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with
all thankfulness.
ACT 24:4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I
pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
ACT 24:5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of
sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of
the sect of the Nazarenes:
ACT 24:6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took,
and would have judged according to our law.
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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: ROM 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in
the sight of all men.
ROM 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably
with all men.
ROM 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place
unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith
the Lord.
ROM 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give
him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
ROM 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
ROM 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is
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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: seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times.
LEV 16:15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for
the people, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood
as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy
seat, and before the mercy seat:
LEV 16:16 And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of
the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their
transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle
of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their
uncleanness.
LEV 16:17 And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the
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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: him that treadeth in the winefat?
ISA 63:3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there
was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them
in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I
will stain all my raiment.
ISA 63:4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my
redeemed is come.
ISA 63:5 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that
there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto
me; and my fury, it upheld me.
ISA 63:6 And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them
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