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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·本恩讲章的汇编，首次出版于1683年，探讨属灵福祉以及按照宗教原则培育个人灵魂。
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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.
此文本最初由清教徒计划（Puritas Project）（洛根·韦斯特、大卫·琼斯库、亚历克斯·萨鲁夫）从EEBO-TCP更新，网址为www.puritansearch.org。
Further revision and editing done by Monergism.
进一步的修订和编辑由神恩独作论（Monergism）完成。
Copyright Monergism via universal text usage permission from the above.
版权归神恩独作论所有，通过上述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，他赞扬本恩卓越的恩赐和对祷告的专注，该书避开宗教争议，专注于信徒的造就。
It addresses the necessity of soul prosperity, especially during times of spiritual decay and moral challenges.
它论述了灵魂兴盛的必要性，特别是在属灵衰落和道德挑战的时期。
The sermons, rooted in the third epistle of John, verse 2, discuss the concept of soul prosperity extensively.
这些讲章以约翰三书第2节为根基，广泛讨论灵魂兴盛的概念。
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.
本恩探讨灵魂兴盛的构成要素，强调真正的属灵福祉源于所有恩典的操练，这些恩典反过来又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.
本恩论证灵魂兴盛是最令人向往的兴盛形式，并提供如何达到这种状态的实际建议。
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.
他将属灵滋养比作身体健康，提出正如人需要观察良好饮食、适当穿着和锻炼身体以保持身体健康，灵魂同样需要通过敬虔的原则和实践得到类似的照料。
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.
这些讲章也提供关于防止属灵倒退、保持宗教努力成果以及确保信徒得到完全赏赐的指导。
“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.
《灵魂兴盛》是为那些在世界试炼中寻求兴盛属灵生命之人的指南，旨在反映作者自己在追求属灵成长中的经历和成功。
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.
讲章一 约翰三书第2节
SERMON II. 3 Epist. of John, verse. 2. continued
讲章二 约翰三书第2节 续
SERMON III. Wherein the prosperity of the Soul especially consisteth
讲章三 灵魂兴盛特别在于何处
SERMON IV. The Soul doth prosper, according to the degree, and measure, wherein the Soul abounds in them.
讲章四 灵魂兴盛程度取决于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.
讲章五 确认命题真理的理由
SERMON VI. That of all prosperities, Soul-prosperity, is the most desirable prosperity.
讲章六 在所有兴盛中，灵魂兴盛是最令人向往的兴盛
SERMON VII. Everyone who desires that his Soul should prosper, that he be Spiritually alive.
讲章七 每个渴望灵魂兴盛的人，都要在属灵上活着
SERMON VIII. The observing of a good Diet
讲章八 遵守良好的饮食
SERMON IX. That we be well clothed.
讲章九 我们要穿戴整齐
SERMON X. Moderate exercise, for the motion, and stirring of the body.
讲章十 适度锻炼，促进身体的运动和活跃
SERMON XI. The reasons why these principles of godliness ought to be stirred up
讲章十一 为何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
讲章十二 使他们不失去已经作成的工，乃要得着满足的赏赐
SERMON XIII. Beware of Relapses
讲章十三 当心倒退