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A big thanks to Thomas and Colleen Witte for scanning, editing and making this classic work available.
非常感谢托马斯·维特（Thomas Witte）和科琳·维特（Colleen Witte）夫妇扫描、编辑并使这部经典著作得以问世。
In preparing a series of volumes to be styled the STANDARD LIBRARY or SACRED CLASSICS, containing, in a form adapted for popular use, the best works of eminent divines, with memoirs of their lives, notices of their writings, and estimates of their genius, we believe that we render an acceptable service to the Christian public.
我们在筹备这套名为“标准图书馆”或“神圣经典”的丛书时，采用了适合大众阅读的形式，收录了杰出神学家（divines）的最佳著作，并附有他们的生平回忆录、著作介绍以及对他们才华的评价，我们相信以此为基督徒大众提供了可蒙悦纳的服务。
For what person, whose heart glows with love and gratitude to the Author of the Christian revelation, does not feel a deep interest in the lives and writings of such venerated divines as Taylor, Howe, Baxter, Owen, Watts, Doddridge, Fuller, Hall, Chalmers, Edwards, Dwight, and others of kindred spirit?
因为，任何一个心中对基督教启示的作者（指上帝）燃烧着爱与感激之情的人，怎能不对泰勒（Taylor）、豪（Howe）、巴克斯特（Baxter）、欧文（Owen）、瓦茨（Watts）、多德里奇（Doddridge）、富勒（Fuller）、霍尔（Hall）、查尔默斯（Chalmers）、爱德华兹（Edwards）、德怀特（Dwight）以及其他具有相同精神的受人尊敬的神学家们的生平和著作深感兴味呢？
Their praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; and their lofty genius and fervent piety will excite the admiration of the Christian world in all future ages.
他们在福音里的美名遍及众教会；他们崇高的才华和热切的虔诚将激起后世所有时代基督教世界的赞赏。
It is certainly delightful, as well as profitable, for the Christian in his pilgrimage, frequently to review the lives and study the practical and devotional works of these zealous ambassadors of Christ, who through faith and patience are now inheriting the promises.
对于在天路历程中的基督徒来说，经常回顾这些基督热忱使者的生平，研读他们关于实践和敬虔的著作，这无疑是既令人愉悦又有益处的，这些人如今正藉着信心和忍耐承受应许。
In addition to the biographical sketches, our selection will comprise many valuable treatises not readily accessible.
除了生平传略之外，我们的选集还将包括许多不易获得的珍贵论文。
The principal object, in the present series, will be the collection of such matter only as shall be highly conducive to the mental, moral, and religious improvement and elevation of readers of all evangelical denominations.
本系列的主要目标，将是仅收集那些极有助于提升各福音派宗派读者的心智、道德和宗教长进与崇高境界的内容。
This volume, which is the first in the series, contains the life and choice works of ISAAC WATTS.
本卷是该系列的第一卷，包含了艾萨克·瓦茨（Isaac Watts）的生平和精选著作。
In the biographical memoir, we have endeavored to present, in a clear, succinct, and chronological order, the leading incidents in his long and useful life.
在传记回忆录中，我们努力以清晰、简洁和按时间顺序的方式，呈现他漫长而有益的一生中的主要事件。
Solicitous to render the memoir as interesting as possible to the Christian reader, we have carefully consulted the best authorities on the subject, such as Milner’s Life, Times, and Correspondence of Watts; the Memoirs of Watts by Gibbons, Burder, Johnson, and Southey; and Wilmott’s Lives of the English Sacred Poets.
为了使这份回忆录尽可能引起基督徒读者的兴趣，我们仔细参考了关于该主题的权威资料，如米尔纳（Milner）的《瓦茨的生平、时代与通信》；吉本斯（Gibbons）、伯德（Burder）、约翰逊（Johnson）和骚塞（Southey）所著的《瓦茨回忆录》；以及威尔莫特（Wilmott）的《英国圣诗诗人生平》。
The “choice works” which have been selected, are the Discourses on Death and Heaven—Discourses on the Love of God, etc.—An Exhortation to Ministers—Select Sermons—Miscellaneous Thoughts—and Poems.
所选的“精选著作”包括《关于死亡与天堂的论述》、《关于上帝的爱及其…的论述》等、《致牧师的劝勉》、《精选讲道集》、《杂感》以及《诗歌》。
In the opinion of the excellent Dr. Doddridge, these are the most admirable works of their author.
在杰出的多德里奇（Doddridge）博士看来，这些是作者最令人钦佩的著作。
“I most admire,” says he, “the first volume of his sermons—Death and Heaven—the Love of God—and Humble Attempt—not to mention his incomparable Lyric Poems, Psalms and Hymns. ”
“我最钦佩，”他说，“他讲道集的第一卷——《死亡与天堂》——《上帝的爱》——以及《谦卑的尝试》——更不用提他那无与伦比的《抒情诗》、《诗篇》和《赞美诗》了。”
In a letter to a friend, the saintly JAMES HERVEY thus highly commends the small volume of Dr. Watts on The Love of God, and its Influence on the Passions:
在致朋友的一封信中，圣徒般的詹姆斯·赫维（James Hervey）如此高度赞扬瓦茨博士关于《上帝的爱及其对情感的影响》的小册子：
“This is indeed a most excellent book, happily calculated for usefulness. If you have never seen it, you have a pleasure yet to come, and I would by all means advise you to get it”
“这确实是一本极其优秀的书，恰到好处地旨在实用。如果你从未读过它，那你还有一份未曾体验的快乐，我务必建议你得到它。”
And the late venerated WILLIAM JAY, of Bath, once remarked, in relation to the sermons of Watts, which he always highly valued:
已故受人尊敬的巴斯的威廉·杰伊（William Jay）曾就瓦茨的讲道评论道（他一直非常看重这些讲道）：
“They are truly beautiful sermons. His ‘Inward Witness to Christianity,’ his ‘Hidden Life of a Christian,’ his ‘Peace in Death,’ his ‘No Night in Heaven,’ and ‘No Pain among the Blessed,’ his ‘Joy at the Resurrection,’ are among the sweetest and most profitable sermons in our language.”
“它们确实是优美的讲道。他的《基督教的内在见证》、《基督徒隐藏的生命》、《死亡中的平安》、《天国无夜》、以及《蒙福者之中无痛苦》、《复活时的喜乐》，都是我们语言中最甜美、最有益的讲道。”
Every intelligent, pious, and discriminating person, who is well acquainted with the sermons of our most celebrated divines and those of Dr. Watts, will, we think, readily coincide in this opinion of Mr. Jay.
我们要想，每一位聪慧、虔诚且有鉴别力的人，若熟悉我们要最著名的神学家们的讲道以及瓦茨博士的讲道，都会欣然赞同杰伊先生的这一观点。
It is particularly interesting to know that the book on “Death and Heaven” was a favorite with Doddridge while suffering under his fatal disease, in a foreign land; and that it soothed and cheered his spirit within a short period of his death.
特别值得一提的是，《死亡与天堂》这本书是多德里奇在异国他乡身患绝症时的最爱；在他去世前的短暂时光里，这本书抚慰并鼓舞了他的心灵。
This single statement of its usefulness to one of the most distinguished and pious servants of Christ should commend it to the careful attention of every Christian pilgrim, steadily approaching the river of death, and expecting an ETERNITY OF GLORY beyond the shores of time.
仅凭其对基督一位最杰出、最虔诚的仆人所具有的益处这一陈述，就足以将其推荐给每一位正稳步走向死亡之河、并期盼在时间彼岸享有“荣耀的永恒”的基督徒天路客，值得他们仔细关注。
The believer will find, in the present selection, much to sustain and soothe him while journeying through the sorrows and conflicts of the Christian course, and to enliven his pathway to that better land where there is no night, no pain, no tears, no death,—where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary are at rest.
信徒将在本选集中发现许多内容，能在经历基督徒路程的悲伤与争战时以此支撑和抚慰他，并使他通往那更美之地的道路充满生机——那里没有黑夜，没有痛苦，没有眼泪，没有死亡——在那里恶人止息搅扰，在那里困乏人得享安息。
In the hope that it may prove acceptable to clergymen, instructive to Christian families, and interesting to all readers, the first volume of the STANDARD LIBRARY OF SACRED CLASSICS is now offered to the public.
怀着愿其能被神职人员接纳、对基督徒家庭有教导意义、并让所有读者感兴趣的希望，“神圣经典标准图书馆”的第一卷现向公众推出。
ARGYLE, N. Y., June, 1857.
纽约州阿盖尔（Argyle），1857年6月。
Note: We recognize that Watts has some erroneous theology in his views of the Trinity Posting this book is, therefore, not a blanket endorsement of Watts’ theology.
注：我们承认瓦茨在三位一体的观点上有一些错误的神学看法。因此，发布这本书并非对瓦茨神学的全面认可。
Contents
目录
PREFACE
序言
LIFE OF ISAAC WATTS, D.D.
艾萨克·瓦茨博士（D.D.）生平
DEATH AND HEAVEN
死亡与天堂
DISCOURSE I. The conquest over death, described in a funeral discourse in memory of the Lady Hartopp.
论述一：战胜死亡，所述于纪念哈托普夫人（Lady Hartopp）的葬礼讲论中。
THE INTRODUCTION.
引言。
SECTION I. DEATH AN ENEMY EVEN TO GOOD MEN.
第一节：死亡甚至对好人也是仇敌。
SECTION II. DEATH IS THE LAST ENEMY
第二节：死亡是最后的仇敌。
SECTION III. THE DESTRUCTION OF DEATH.
第三节：死亡的毁灭。
SECTION IV. BLESSINGS GAINED BY THE DESTRUCTION OF DEATH.
第四节：因死亡被毁灭而获得的祝福。
DISCOURSE II. The happiness of separate spirits, &c. Attempted in a funeral discourse in memory of Sir John Hartopp.
论述二：离世灵魂的幸福等。试图于纪念约翰·哈托普爵士（Sir John Hartopp）的葬礼讲论中阐述。
THE INTRODUCTION.
引言。
SECTION I. OF THE SPIRITS OF THE JUST.
第一节：论义人的灵魂。
SECTION II. OF THEIR PERFECTION IN KNOWLEDGE, HOLINESS, AND JOY.
第二节：论他们在知识、圣洁和喜乐上的完全。
SECTION III. OF THE VARIOUS KINDS AND DEGREES OF THE EMPLOYMENTS AND PLEASURES OF HEAVEN.
第三节：论天堂中各种不同种类和程度的事务与快乐。
SECTION IV. OF THE INCREASE OF THE SAINTS ABOVE IN KNOWLEDGE, HOLINESS, AND JOY.
第四节：论天上圣徒在知识、圣洁和喜乐上的增长。
SECTION V. OF THE MEANS OF ATTAINING THIS PERFECTION.
第五节：论获得此种完全的途径。
SECTION VI. REMARKS ON THE FOREGOING DISCOURSE.
第六节：对前述论述的评论。
SECTION VII. THE CHARACTER OF THE DECEASED.
第七节：死者的品格。
SECTION VIII. AN ADDRESS TO THE FRIENDS AND RELATIVES OF THE DECEASED.
第八节：致死者亲友的讲话。
DISCOURSES OF THE LOVE OF GOD, AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ALL THE PASSIONS: With A Discovery Of The Right Use And Abuse Of Them In Matters Of Religion. A Devout Meditation Is Annexed To Each Discourse.
关于上帝的爱及其对所有情感之影响的论述：包括对在宗教事务中正确使用与滥用情感的探讨。每篇论述后附有一篇虔诚的默想。
PREFACE
序言
DISCOURSE I. THE AFFECTIONATE AND SUPREME LOVE OF GOD.
论述一：对上帝深情与至高的爱。
DISCOURSE II. DIVINE LOVE IS THE COMMANDING PASSION.
论述二：神圣之爱是统领性的情感。
DISCOURSE III. THE USE OF THE PASSIONS IN RELIGION.
论述三：情感在宗教中的用途。
DISCOURSE IV. INFERENCES FROM THE USEFULNESS OF THE PASSIONS.
论述四：从情感的益处所推导出的结论。
DISCOURSE V. THE ABUSE OF THE PASSIONS IN RELIGION.
论述五：宗教中对情感的滥用。
DISCOURSE VI. THE AFFECTIONATE CHRISTIAN VINDICATED, AND THE SINCERE SOUL COMFORTED UNDER HIS COMPLAINTS OF DEADNESS, &c.
论述六：为深情的基督徒辩护，并安慰在死气沉沉等抱怨下的真诚灵魂。
DISCOURSE VII. MEANS OF EXCITING THE DEVOUT AFFECTIONS.
论述七：激发虔诚情感的方法。
AN EXHORTATION TO MINISTERS.
致牧师的劝勉。
SECTION I. or A MINISTER’S PERSONAL RELIGION.
第一节：论牧师个人的宗教信仰。
SECTION II. OF A MINISTER’S PRIVATE STUDIES.
第二节：论牧师的私人研读。
SECTION III. OF PUBLIC MINISTRATIONS.
第三节：论公开的事工。
SECTION IV. OF THE CONVERSATION OF A MINISTER.
第四节：论牧师的言谈与为人。
SECTION V. A SOLEMN ENFORCEMENT OF THESE EXHORTATIONS ON THE CONSCIENCE.
第五节：将这些劝勉庄严地施行于良心之上。
SELECT SERMONS.
精选讲道集。
SERMON I. THE END OF TIME.
讲道一：时间的终结。
SERMON II. NO PAIN AMONG THE BLESSED.
讲道二：蒙福者之中无痛苦。
SERMON III. NO NIGHT IN HEAVEN.
讲道三：天国无夜。
SERMON IV. SAFETY IN THE GRAVE, AND JOY AT THE RESURRECTION.
讲道四：坟墓里的安稳与复活时的喜乐。
SERMON V. THE DEATH OF KINDRED IMPROVED.
讲道五：亲友之死的属灵应用。
SERMON VI. DEATH A BLESSING TO THE SAINTS.
讲道六：死亡是圣徒的祝福。
SERMON VII. THE HIDDEN LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN.
讲道七：基督徒隐藏的生命。
SERMON VIII. THE HIDDEN LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN.
讲道八：基督徒隐藏的生命。
MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS.
杂感。
A MEDITATION FOR THE FIRST OF MAY.
五月一日的默想。
DIVINE GOODNESS IN THE CREATION.
创造中的神圣良善。
DISTANT THUNDER.
远处的雷声。
VANITY INSCRIBED ON ALL THINGS.
万物皆刻有虚空。
THE RAKE REFORMED IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
浪子在悲伤之家中悔改。
THOU HAST RECEIVED GIFTS FOR MEN.
你为人收受了礼物。
BILLS OF EXCHANGE. 1705.
汇票。1705年。
PRAISE WAITETH FOR THEE O GOD, IN ZION.
上帝啊，锡安的人都等候赞美你。
O THAT I KNEW WHERE I MIGHT FIND HIM!
惟愿我知道在哪里可以寻见祂！
POEMS.
诗歌。
DIVINE JUDGMENTS.
神圣的审判。
THE DAY OF JUDGMENT.
审判日。
BREATHING TOWARD THE HEAVENLY COUNTRY.
向往天上的家乡。