The Summary of Physics Restored

183When a mixed body is dissolved and falls into ruin through the fault of its corruptible Elements, ethereal Nature withdraws to her homeland. Deprived of their ruler, the Elements become disturbed and confused in the dead body. Corruption, death and darkness then rule in the deserted matter, until corruption makes it fit for a new generation. According to its disposition, heavenly power flows into it anew and, gathering and mixing the wandering elements, kindles the feeble light of a new form. As the strength of the Elements is gradually reinforced, this light finally shines forth and completes a new mixed body.