| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from The Large Catechism by Dr. Martin Luther: cannot be a vain, but must be a most precious thing, though in
appearance it were of less value than a straw. If hitherto people could
consider it a great thing when the Pope with his letters and bulls
dispensed indulgences and confirmed altars and churches, solely because
of the letters and seals, we ought to esteem Baptism much more highly
and more precious, because God has commanded it, and, besides, it is
performed in His name. For these are the words, Go ye baptize; however,
not in your name, but in the name of God.
For to be baptized in the name of God is to be baptized not by men, but
by God Himself. Therefore although it is performed by human hands, it
is nevertheless truly God's own work. From this fact every one may
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs: to wait.
Presently a fierce, hairy face appeared among the lower
branches opposite him. The cruel little eyes took in the
clearing at a glance, then there was a chattered report
returned to those behind. Tarzan could hear the words.
The scout was telling the other members of the tribe that the
coast was clear and that they might enter the amphitheater
in safety.
First the leader dropped lightly upon the soft carpet of
the grassy floor, and then, one by one, nearly a hundred
anthropoids followed him. There were the huge adults and
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