| 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: stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure
frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:
EXO 30:35 And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art
of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:
EXO 30:36 And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it
before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will
meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy.
EXO 30:37 And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not
make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be
unto thee holy for the LORD.
EXO 30:38 Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall
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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: wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
PRO 25:13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful
messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his
masters.
PRO 25:14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and
wind without rain.
PRO 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue
breaketh the bone.
PRO 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee,
lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
PRO 25:17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be
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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 55:19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of
old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
PSA 55:20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with
him: he hath broken his covenant.
PSA 55:21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was
in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn
swords.
PSA 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he
shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
PSA 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of
destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their
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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: given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever:
JER 25:6 And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship
them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I
will do you no hurt.
JER 25:7 Yet ye have not hearkened unto me, saith the LORD; that ye
might provoke me to anger with the works of your hands to your own hurt.
JER 25:8 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not
heard my words,
JER 25:9 Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north,
saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and
will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof,
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