108. Thus we understand here in the word, three Principles; whereas in the original there is but one: for we understand by the kindling, the centre of nature, in the centre of the globe of the earth, and that in the matrix of the genetrix, there is a very earnest stern dominion, out of which earth and stones are proceeded, and therein one Principle consisteth.
109. And then, secondly, we understand, that there is a dominion of meekness, which overcometh the wrath, and holdeth it captive, as we see in the source [or property] of water, that it captivateth the fire, and yet the property of the fire remaineth therein, with its whole dominion of all forms of the dry hunger, wherein consisteth the abyss of hell, in the anger of God. Also we understand, that there is the firmament [or closure] (between these two Principles) which is called heaven, by the shut mouth, both in the word and in the outward substance [essence, being, thing]. For the spirit, the air, giveth life to the outward meek water, as it goeth forth with the pressure from the heart through the teeth in the word, and so there is a dominion and life externally, which yet ariseth from the internal, and yet the outward captivateth the inward.
110. And thus the spirits of the darkness lie in the abyss, captivated in the [property, or] source of the anger, and have no power of their own in this world; and here the subtlety of the devil in the might of the fire is cast down to the ground, in the sinking.
111. Open the eyes of your minds, ye seekers, and seek here the abyss, wherein the devils dwell in the elements, and not afar off, as if they were far absent, as ye have done hitherto. Mark this.
112. And we understand, that there is the third Principle in the word, and also in the power of creating: for the tongue inclineth to the nether gums, and letteth the two dominions go away through the teeth, and holdeth its dominion without any awakening of the heart.
113. Thus observe the ground [scope or meaning]; the second Principle (viz. the kingdom of God), is in the midst in both the Principles, that is, is not awakened or enkindled with the kindling: for it remaineth as it was from eternity, and is not altered therein, neither increased nor diminished; in the creation there is nothing added nor taken away from it: and this [second] Principle hath the right spirit of wisdom and of understanding; which hath severed the fierce wrathful and the meek [Principles asunder], and each of them hath its life awakened in it.
114. And we give you to understand, that it is neither captivated nor shut up by the inward or the outward: it sprouteth in both, for it is the might of both: In the inward it sprouteth in angry zeal [Or jealousy], with great wonders and powers, where all forms are working, and therefore in those creatures stick all wit and cunning, craft and subtlety, as in the devils, who bring to pass all wonders in the wrathful matrix: as the histories in the world, concerning the children of wrath, do testify.
115. And in the outward it sprouteth through the meekness, with the power [and virtue] of life, which goeth forth from the Heart of God, through the spirit of God; and that sprouting [or vegetation] is called paradise, and is a sprout in the children of God, together with which the soul also sprouteth: for in this sprouting the new body of the soul groweth in the [one] element, in the substantiality, before the Number Three in Ternario sancto.
116. And here we give you to understand in a true ground, as we certainly know it, that the paradise is in this world, and also without this world; and that God dwelleth in this world, and yet is every where; and the source [or property] only maketh [or is] the difference.
117. For the angelical world is manifested in the paradise, but it is apprehended only in the paradisical source [or property] viz. in the [one] element, and not in the going forth, in the dominion of the four elements.
108. Thus we understand here in the word, three Principles; whereas in the original there is but one: for we understand by the kindling, the centre of nature, in the centre of the globe of the earth, and that in the matrix of the genetrix, there is a very earnest stern dominion, out of which earth and stones are proceeded, and therein one Principle consists.
109. And then, secondly, we understand, that there is a dominion of meekness, which overcoms the wrath, and holds it captive, as we see in the source [or property] of water, that it captivats the fire, and yet the property of the fire remains therein, with its whole dominion of all forms of the dry hunger, wherein consists the abyss of hell, in the anger of God. Also we understand, that there is the firmament [or closure] (between these two Principles) which is called heaven, by the shut mouth, both in the word and in the outward substance [essence, being, thing]. For the spirit, the air, gives life to the outward meek water, as it goes forth with the pressure from the heart through the teeth in the word, and so there is a dominion and life externally, which yet arises from the internal, and yet the outward captivats the inward.
110. And thus the spirits of the darkness lie in the abyss, captivated in the [property, or] source of the anger, and have no power of their own in this world; and here the subtlety of the devil in the might of the fire is cast down to the ground, in the sinking.
111. Open the eyes of your minds, you seekers, and seek here the abyss, wherein the devils dwell in the elements, and not afar off, as if they were far absent, as you have done hitherto. Mark this.
112. And we understand, that there is the third Principle in the word, and also in the power of creating: for the tongue inclins to the nether gums, and letts the two dominions go away through the teeth, and holds its dominion without any awakening of the heart.
113. Thus observe the ground [scope or meaning]; the second Principle (viz. the kingdom of God), is in the midst in both the Principles, that is, is not awakened or enkindled with the kindling: for it remains as it was from eternity, and is not altered therein, neither increased nor diminished; in the creation there is nothing added nor taken away from it: and this [second] Principle has the right spirit of wisdom and of understanding; which has severed the fierce wrathful and the meek [Principles asunder], and each of them has its life awakened in it.
114. And we give you to understand, that it is neither captivated nor shut up by the inward or the outward: it sprouts in both, for it is the might of both: In the inward it sprouts in angry zeal [Or jealousy], with great wonders and powers, where all forms are working, and therefore in those creatures stick all wit and cunning, craft and subtlety, as in the devils, who bring to pass all wonders in the wrathful matrix: as the histories in the world, concerning the children of wrath, do testify.
115. And in the outward it sprouts through the meekness, with the power [and virtue] of life, which goes forth from the Heart of God, through the spirit of God; and that sprouting [or vegetation] is called paradise, and is a sprout in the children of God, together with which the soul also sprouts: for in this sprouting the new body of the soul grows in the [one] element, in the substantiality, before the Number Three in Ternario sancto.
116. And here we give you to understand in a true ground, as we certainly know it, that the paradise is in this world, and also without this world; and that God dwells in this world, and yet is every where; and the source [or property] only makes [or is] the difference.
117. For the angelical world is manifested in the paradise, but it is apprehended only in the paradisical source [or property] viz. in the [one] element, and not in the going forth, in the dominion of the four elements.
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