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: throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of
valour.
CH1 26:7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad,
whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
CH1 26:8 All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and
their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were threescore
and two of Obededom.
CH1 26:9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.
CH1 26:10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the
chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the
chief;)
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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: barbarian unto me.
CO1 14:12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts,
seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
CO1 14:13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray
that he may interpret.
CO1 14:14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my
understanding is unfruitful.
CO1 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray
with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will
sing with the understanding also.
CO1 14:16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that
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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: the rivers.
PSA 89:26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the
rock of my salvation.
PSA 89:27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of
the earth.
PSA 89:28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant
shall stand fast with him.
PSA 89:29 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne
as the days of heaven.
PSA 89:30 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
PSA 89:31 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
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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: beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was
great.
LUK 7:1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the
people, he entered into Capernaum.
LUK 7:2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was
sick, and ready to die.
LUK 7:3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the
Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
LUK 7:4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly,
saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
LUK 7:5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
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