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William Bridge’s A Lifting Up for the Downcast is a deeply comforting and biblically rich work written to encourage believers in times of spiritual discouragement and hardship.
威廉·布里奇（William Bridge）的《给沮丧者的扶持》（A Lifting Up for the Downcast）是一部极具安慰性且富含圣经真理的著作，旨在鼓励处于属灵沮丧和艰难时期的信徒。
This collection of thirteen sermons, originally preached at Stepney in 1648, addresses the various spiritual and emotional struggles that Christians often face.
这部包含十三篇讲道的合集，最初于1648年在斯特普尼（Stepney）宣讲，探讨了基督徒常面临的各种属灵和情感挣扎。
In a compassionate and pastoral tone, Bridge offers practical counsel to those who feel overwhelmed by their sins, weakness of faith, afflictions, temptations, and even a lack of assurance.
布里奇以充满怜悯和牧养的语调，向那些因罪、信心软弱、患难、试探甚至缺乏确据而感到不堪重负的人，提供了切实的建议。
Drawing from Psalm 42:11, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God,” Bridge systematically works through the common causes of spiritual disquietude.
布里奇引用诗篇42:11，“我的心哪，你为何忧闷？为何在我里面烦躁？应当仰望神，”系统地梳理了导致属灵不安的常见原因。
Whether the burden stems from a sense of great sin, a perceived weakness of grace, or the affliction of doubt, Bridge’s sermons provide remedies grounded in Scripture, reminding readers of God’s faithfulness and encouraging them to place their hope and trust in Christ.
无论重担是源于巨大的罪感、察觉到恩典的微弱，还是怀疑的折磨，布里奇的讲道都提供了扎根于圣经的良方，提醒读者神的信实，并鼓励他们将盼望和信靠放在基督身上。
What makes this work particularly compelling is Bridge’s pastoral sensitivity.
这部作品之所以特别引人入胜，在于布里奇敏锐的牧者心肠。
He understands the deep emotional and spiritual struggles of the believer, addressing not only doctrinal issues but also the internal battles that Christians face.
他理解信徒深层的情感和属灵挣扎，不仅探讨教义问题，也处理基督徒所面临的内在争战。
The book covers a broad range of topics, including spiritual depression due to sin, doubts regarding one’s assurance of salvation, and feelings of uselessness or discouragement in one’s Christian walk.
本书涵盖了广泛的主题，包括因罪引起的属灵抑郁、关于得救确据的怀疑，以及在基督徒行事为人中感到的无用感或气馁。
At every point, Bridge directs his readers back to the gospel, pointing them to Christ as the only source of true peace and healing.
在每一点上，布里奇都引导读者回归福音，指向基督，以此作为真正平安与医治的唯一源头。
Readers will appreciate the direct, yet comforting way that Bridge brings the truths of God’s Word to bear on everyday struggles.
读者将会感激布里奇那种直接而又令人安慰的方式，将神话语的真理应用在日常的挣扎中。
His practical application of theology makes A Lifting Up for the Downcast a valuable resource for those looking for encouragement in their Christian life, as well as for pastors seeking to minister to struggling members of their flock.
他对神学的实际应用，使得《给沮丧者的扶持》对于那些寻求基督徒生活鼓励的人，以及寻求牧养羊群中挣扎成员的牧师来说，都是一份宝贵的资源。
It is a book that is both convicting and consoling, reminding believers of the grace of God even in their deepest times of despair.
这是一本既令人知罪又令人得安慰的书，提醒信徒即使在最深的绝望时刻，也要记得神的恩典。
Short Bio of the Author:
作者简介：
William Bridge (1600–1670) was an English Puritan preacher and theologian, known for his warm pastoral care and clear biblical teaching.
威廉·布里奇（1600–1670）是一位英国清教徒传道人和神学家，以其温暖的牧养关怀和清晰的圣经教导而闻名。
He was a key figure among the dissenters, suffering persecution for his Nonconformist views.
他是不从国教者（dissenters）中的关键人物，因其不从国教（Nonconformist）的观点而遭受迫害。
Bridge was a member of the Westminster Assembly, and his works reflect a deep commitment to the Reformed faith.
布里奇是威斯敏斯特会议（Westminster Assembly）的成员，他的作品反映了对改革宗信仰的坚定委身。
His writings, including A Lifting Up for the Downcast, continue to provide spiritual nourishment and guidance for Christians facing various challenges, offering timeless truths from the Word of God.
他的著作，包括《给沮丧者的扶持》，继续为面临各种挑战的基督徒提供属灵养分和指引，提供来自神话语的永恒真理。
TABLE OF CONTENTS
目录
To the Reader
致读者
SERMON I. – THE GOOD MAN’S PEACE.
第一篇讲道：义人的平安
SERMON II. -TRUE PEACE MAY BE INTERRUPTED.
第二篇讲道：真平安可能会被打断
SERMON III. – SAINTS SHOULD NOT BE DISCOURAGED WHATEVER THEIR CONDITION BE
第三篇讲道：圣徒无论处于何种光景都不应气馁
SERMON IV – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF GREAT SINS
第四篇讲道：在犯大罪情况下的扶持
SERMON V. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF WEAK GRACE.
第五篇讲道：在恩典微弱情况下的扶持
SERMON VI. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF MISCARRIAGE OF DUTIES.
第六篇讲道：在履行义务失败情况下的扶持
SERMON VII. – A LIFTING UP IN THE WANT OF ASSURANCE.
第七篇讲道：在缺乏确据时的扶持
SERMON VIII. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF TEMPTATION.
第八篇讲道：在受试探情况下的扶持
SERMON IX. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF DESERTION.
第九篇讲道：在被神遗弃（神的面光隐藏）情况下的扶持
SERMON X. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF AFFLICTION.
第十篇讲道：在患难情况下的扶持
SERMON XI. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF UNSERVICEABLENESS.
第十一篇讲道：在无用（无法服侍）情况下的扶持
SERMON XII. – A LIFTING UP IN CASE OF DISCOURAGEMENTS DRAWN FROM THE CONDITION ITSELF.
第十二篇讲道：在因自身光景而气馁情况下的扶持
SERMON XIII. – THE CURE OF DISCOURAGEMENTS BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST.
第十三篇讲道：藉着信靠耶稣基督医治气馁