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“Soul Prosperity” is a compilation of sermons by William Benn, first published in 1683, that explores the spiritual well-being and the nurturing of one’s soul in alignment with religious principles.
《灵魂兴盛》是威廉·本讲道的合集，首次出版于1683年，探讨了与宗教原则相一致的属灵福祉和灵魂的培养。
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This text has been initially updated from EEBO-TCP by Project Puritas (Logan West, David Jonescue, Alex Sarrouf) www.puritansearch.org.
这个文本最初由清教徒计划项目（洛根·韦斯特、大卫·琼斯库、亚历克斯·萨鲁夫）从EEBO-TCP更新，网址www.puritansearch.org。
Further revision and editing done by Monergism.
进一步的修订和编辑由单工论者完成。
Copyright Monergism via universal text usage permission from the above.
版权归单工论者所有，通过以上的通用文本使用许可。
Introduced by John Owen, who praises Benn’s eminent gifts and dedication to prayer, the book avoids the controversies of religion, focusing instead on the edification of believers.
由约翰·欧文作序，他赞扬了本的卓越恩赐和对祷告的委身，这本书避开了宗教的争议，而是专注于信徒的造就。
It addresses the necessity of soul prosperity, especially during times of spiritual decay and moral challenges.
它论述了灵魂繁荣的必要性，特别是在属灵衰退和道德挑战的时期。
The sermons, rooted in the third epistle of John, verse 2, discuss the concept of soul prosperity extensively.
这些讲道扎根于约翰三书第2节，广泛讨论了灵魂繁荣的概念。
Benn explores what constitutes the prosperity of the soul, emphasizing that true spiritual well-being arises from the exercise of all graces, which in turn strengthen one’s spiritual life.
本探讨了什么构成灵魂的繁荣，强调真正的属灵福祉源于所有恩典的操练，这些恩典反过来坚固一个人的属灵生命。
Benn argues that soul prosperity is the most desirable form of prosperity, and provides practical advice on how to achieve this state.
本论证灵魂的繁荣是最令人向往的繁荣形式，并提供了如何达到这种状态的实用建议。
He likens spiritual nourishment to physical well-being, suggesting that just as one observes a good diet, dresses properly, and exercises for physical health, the soul requires similar care through godly principles and practices.
他将属灵的滋养比作身体的健康，提出正如一个人遵守良好的饮食、得体的穿着和锻炼来保持身体健康一样，灵魂需要通过敬虔的原则和实践来得到类似的照料。
The sermons also offer guidance on preventing spiritual relapse, maintaining the achievements of one’s religious endeavors, and ensuring that believers receive their full reward.
这些讲道还提供了关于防止属灵退步、保持一个人宗教努力的成就，以及确保信徒得到他们完全赏赐的指导。
“Soul Prosperity” is a guide for those seeking a flourishing spiritual life amidst the trials of the world, aiming to mirror the author’s own experiences and successes in the pursuit of spiritual growth.
《灵魂的繁荣》是为那些在世界的试炼中寻求兴盛属灵生命的人的指南，旨在反映作者在追求属灵成长方面的自身经历和成功。
Table of Contents
目录
TO THE WORSHIPFUL THOMAS GROVE
致尊敬的托马斯·格罗夫
TO THE READER.
致读者
SERMON I. 3 Epist. of John, verse. 2.
讲道一 约翰三书第2节
SERMON II. 3 Epist. of John, verse. 2. continued
讲道二 约翰三书第2节 续
SERMON III. Wherein the prosperity of the Soul especially consisteth
讲道三 灵魂的繁荣特别在于什么
SERMON IV. The Soul doth prosper, according to the degree, and measure, wherein the Soul abounds in them.
讲道四 灵魂得繁荣，是按照灵魂在其中丰盛的程度和尺度
SERMON V. The reasons for the confirming of the truth of the Proposition.
讲道五 确认这命题真理的理由
SERMON VI. That of all prosperities, Soul-prosperity, is the most desirable prosperity.
讲道六 在所有的繁荣中，灵魂的繁荣是最令人向往的繁荣
SERMON VII. Everyone who desires that his Soul should prosper, that he be Spiritually alive.
讲道七 每个渴望他的灵魂繁荣的人，愿他在属灵上活着
SERMON VIII. The observing of a good Diet
讲道八 遵守良好的饮食
SERMON IX. That we be well clothed.
讲道九 我们要穿戴得当
SERMON X. Moderate exercise, for the motion, and stirring of the body.
讲道十 适度的锻炼，为了身体的运动和活动
SERMON XI. The reasons why these principles of godliness ought to be stirred up
讲道十一 为什么这些敬虔原则应当被激发的理由
SERMON XII. That they may not lose the things they have wrought, but receive a full reward
讲道十二 使他们不失去所作的工，乃要得着满足的赏赐
SERMON XIII. Beware of Relapses
讲道十三 当心退步