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: NEH 3:26 Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over
against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.
NEH 3:27 After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against
the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
NEH 3:28 From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over
against his house.
NEH 3:29 After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his
house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the
keeper of the east gate.
NEH 3:30 After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun
the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the
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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: as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not
for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.
MIC 5:8 And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the
midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a
young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both
treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.
MIC 5:9 Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all
thine enemies shall be cut off.
MIC 5:10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I
will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy
chariots:
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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: PSA 119:150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far
from thy law.
PSA 119:151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
PSA 119:152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou
hast founded them for ever.
PSA 119:153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not
forget thy law.
PSA 119:154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy
word.
PSA 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy
statutes.
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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: seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
PSA 34:11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear
of the LORD.
PSA 34:12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that
he may see good?
PSA 34:13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
PSA 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
PSA 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are
open unto their cry.
PSA 34:16 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off
the remembrance of them from the earth.
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