AC 10185 - leaves

AC 10185 [2]
That all things in nature bear relation to the human form,
is also evident from all the things in the vegetable kingdom,
in which kingdom all things are clothed with leaves,
bearing flowers before they bring forth fruits . . ..
For the leaves in that kingdom bear relation to the lungs,
and are as it were in the place of the respiration,
because by their means the sap is drawn up,
and therefore a tree stripped of its leaves bears no fruit.
From this also it is that "leaves" in the Word signify the truths of faith,
for in like manner by their means
is drawn up the living power whereby good is formed.