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: hearts.
TH1 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know,
nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
TH1 2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others,
when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
TH1 2:7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her
children:
TH1 2:8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to
have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own
souls, because ye were dear unto us.
TH1 2:9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for
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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: JOH 18:9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them
which thou gavest me have I lost none.
JOH 18:10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high
priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was
Malchus.
JOH 18:11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath:
the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
JOH 18:12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took
Jesus, and bound him,
JOH 18:13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to
Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
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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: voice, and wept.
JDG 2:5 And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they
sacrificed there unto the LORD.
JDG 2:6 And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel
went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.
JDG 2:7 And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all
the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great
works of the LORD, that he did for Israel.
JDG 2:8 And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being
an hundred and ten years old.
JDG 2:9 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in
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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: and said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until
they be consumed.
CH2 18:11 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to
Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand
of the king.
CH2 18:12 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him,
saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with
one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of their's,
and speak thou good.
CH2 18:13 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith,
that will I speak.
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