And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of heaven, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Winds. These angels go throughout the world to punish, Daniel x. 13. We commonly suppose the tutelar angels to be for the defence of their kingdoms. (Calmet)
But they may often promote our real welfare by chastisements. (Haydock)
The four monarchies fight like the winds, and soon disappear. (Menochius)
