The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from The Last War: A World Set Free by H. G. Wells: in exile and waiting. My wife and my little boy suffer
extremely. There is a lack of amenity. And the season advances.
I say nothing of the expense and difficulty in obtaining
provisions. . . . When does Monsieur think that something will be
done to render Paris--possible?'
Barnet considered his interlocutor.
'I'm told,' said Barnet, 'that Paris is not likely to be possible
again for several generations.'
'Oh! but this is preposterous! Consider, Monsieur! What are
people like ourselves to do in the meanwhile? I am a costumier.
All my connections and interests, above all my style, demand
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Martin Luther: world. Such charitable confidence is the fruit of the Spirit. Paul had such
trust in the Galatians although they had forsaken his doctrine. He trusts
them "through the Lord," insofar as they were in Christ and Christ in
them. Once they had forsaken Christ altogether, the Apostle will trust the
Galatians no longer.
VERSE 10. That ye will be none otherwise minded.
"Not minded otherwise than I have taught you. In other words, I have
confidence that you will accept no doctrine that is contrary to the one you
have learned from me."
VERSE 10. But be that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever
he be.
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