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God reigns is a logical conclusion from God is.
上帝掌权是从“上帝存在”中得出的逻辑结论。
To deny God’s providence is as atheistic as to deny his existence.
否认上帝的护理（Providence）与否认祂的存在一样，都是无神论的。
A God, who neither sees, nor hears, nor knows, nor cares, nor helps, nor saves—is a vanity, and can never claim homage from intelligent men.
一位既不看、也不听、不认知、不关怀、不帮助、也不拯救的上帝，是虚无的，永远不能要求聪明人的崇敬。
Such a God should be derided, not worshiped.
这样的上帝应当被嘲笑，而不是被敬拜。
He might suit the mythology of Paganism, or meet the demands of an infidel heart—but could never command the allegiance, or win the confidence of an enlightened and pious man!
祂或许符合异教（Paganism）的神话，或满足不信之人的心——但绝不能赢得一位开明且虔诚之人的效忠或信赖！
Yet there have been and still are, those who deny Providence.
然而，过去和现在一直都有人否认护理。
“They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say—Who will see them?” Psalm 64:5
“他们彼此勉励行恶，商量暗设网罗，说：‘谁能看见？’”（诗篇 64:5）
Some say outright, “The wicked say to themselves–‘God isn’t watching! He will never notice!’ Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God!” Psalm 10:11-12.
有些人直截了当地说：“恶人心里说：‘上帝竟忘记了！祂掩面，永不观看！’耶和华啊，求祢起来！上帝啊，求祢举手，不要忘记困苦人！”（诗篇 10:11-12）
Nothing more derogatory to the character of God can possibly be said, than that he does not rule the world.
再没有比说祂不治理世界更贬低上帝品格的话了。
To bring into existence and then forsake a race of beings, and care no more for them would argue a total lack of the moral attributes of divinity.
创造了一个种族却又将其抛弃，不再关心他们，这说明祂完全缺乏神性的道德属性。
Such conduct may well comport with the character of false gods—but is wholly abhorrent to the nature of Jehovah.
这种行径或许与假神的品格相符，但与耶和华的本性完全格格不入。
The world may as well be without a God, as have one who is incompetent to rule it, or, who, wrapping himself in a mantle of careless indifference, abandons creation to the governance of puny mortals, to the rule of devils, or to the sway of a blind chance!
既然拥有一位无力治理世界，或者披着冷漠的外袍将受造界遗弃给渺小凡人管理、魔鬼统治或盲目偶然（blind chance）摆布的上帝，那这世界还不如没有上帝！
Abraham named the place “Jehovah-jireh.” (The Lord Will Provide) This name has now become a proverb: “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14
亚伯拉罕给那地方起名叫“耶和华以勒”（Jehovah-jireh，意为“耶和华必预备”）。直到今日人还说：“在耶和华的山上必有预备。”（创世记 22:14）
I would assert eternal Providence, And justify the ways of God to men.
我要宣告永恒的护理，并向上帝向世人证明祂作为的公正。
“Our God is in heaven and does whatever He pleases!” Psalm 115:3
“我们的上帝在天上，随自己的意旨而行！”（诗篇 115:3）
“For I know that the Lord is great; our Lord is greater than all gods. The Lord does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths!” Psalm 135:5-6
“原来我知道耶和华为大，也知道我们的主超乎万神之上。耶和华在天上，在地下，在海中，在一切深处，都随自己的意旨而行。”（诗篇 135:5-6）
“Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns!” Revelation 19:6
“哈利路亚！因为主我们的上帝、全能者作王了！”（启示录 19:6）
Providences are long chains with many links in them. If one link were missing, the event would fail. But it is God’s chain and God’s plan. The thing is fixed. The outcome is not doubtful.
护理是长长的链条，其中有许多环节。如果缺失了一个环节，事情就会失败。但这是上帝的链条，是上帝的计划。这事是命定的。结果是毋庸置疑的。
“I know that You can do all things; no plan of Yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2
“我知道，祢万事都能做；祢的旨意不能阻隔。”（约伯记 42:2）
“My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned, that will I do.” Isaiah 46:10-11
“我的筹算必立定；凡我所喜悦的，我必成就。我已说出，也必成就；我已谋定，也必做成。”（以赛亚书 46:10-11）
“The plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.” Ephesians 1:11
“这是照着那位照着祂旨意所预定的，行万事之者的计划。”（以弗所书 1:11）
“This is the plan determined for the whole world.” Isaiah 14:26
“这是向全地所定的旨意。”（以赛亚书 14:26）
William Swan Plumer (July 26, 1802 – October 22, 1880) was an American clergyman, theologian and author who was recognized as an intellectual leader of the Presbyterian Church in the 1800s.
威廉·斯旺·普卢默（William Swan Plumer，1802年7月26日－1880年10月22日）是一位美国牧师、神学家和作家，被公认为19世纪长老会（Presbyterian Church）的思想领袖。
Table of Contents
目录
Providence Asserted
确立护理之理
Providence Defined
护理的定义
God’s Providence Results from His Nature
上帝的护理源于祂的本性
God’s Providence is Universal
上帝的护理是普遍的
Practical Remarks on the Nature of Providence
关于护理本质的实践性评述
God’s Providence is Retributive
上帝的护理具有报应性
Divine Forbearance: The Delays of Providence in Punishing the Wicked
神圣的宽容：护理在惩罚恶人时的延迟
Several Principles of the Doctrine of Providence over Wicked Men
关于对恶人之护理教义的若干原则
The Mysteries of God’s Providence
上帝护理的奥秘
Practical Remarks on the Mysteries of God’s Providence
关于上帝护理之奥秘的实践性评述
The Special Kindness of Providence Towards Godly Men
护理对虔诚人的特别仁慈
Practical Remarks on the Special Kindness of Providence Towards Godly Men
关于护理对虔诚人特别仁慈的实践性评述
Alternate Light and Darkness in Providence, Illustrated in the Case of Job
护理中交替的光明与黑暗，以约伯为例
God’s Providence Towards His Church Renders Unnecessary All Tormenting Fears
上帝对其教会的护理消除了所有折磨人的恐惧
God’s Providence over Nations
上帝对万国的护理
Providence Punishes Nations for Their Sins
护理因万国的罪恶而惩罚它们