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Patience and Its Perfect Work: Enduring Sudden and Sore Trials with Joy: An Exposition of James 1:1–5
忍耐及其完全的工作：以喜乐忍受突然而沉重的试炼——雅各书一章一至五节释义

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
“作上帝和主耶稣基督仆人的雅各，写信给散住在外的十二个支派：请安。

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
我的弟兄们，你们落在百般试炼中，都要以为大喜乐；

knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
因为知道你们的信心经过试验，就生忍耐。

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
但忍耐也当成功，使你们成全、完备，毫无缺欠。

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”—James 1:1-5
你们中间若有缺少智慧的，应当求那厚赐与众人、也不斥责人的上帝，祂就必赐给他。”——雅各书一章一至五节

For centuries, this treasured volume by the great Puritan theologian Thomas Goodwin has served as a quiet companion to weary saints enduring the crucible of suffering.
几个世纪以来，这部出自伟大的清教徒神学家托马斯·古德温之手的珍贵著作，一直作为忍受苦难熔炉之疲惫圣徒的安静同伴。

Long regarded as one of the hidden gems among Puritan devotional writings, it is rich in Scripture, steeped in heavenly wisdom, and overflowing with pastoral warmth.
它长期被视为清教徒灵修著作中的隐秘珍宝，充满圣经真理，浸透属天智慧，并洋溢着牧者般的温暖。

Patience and Its Perfect Work offers a soul-strengthening exposition of James 1:1–5—guiding believers not only to endure sudden and sore trials, but to find joy in the very heart of them.
《忍耐及其完全的工作》对雅各书一章一至五节作了坚固灵魂的释义——引导信徒不仅忍受突然而沉重的试炼，甚至在试炼的中心发现喜乐。

Goodwin’s burden is clear: that Christ’s people would grow into a full and fruitful patience, perfected through affliction by the gracious hand of God.
古德温的负担十分清楚：就是愿基督的百姓长进为丰满而多结果子的忍耐，在上帝恩慈的手中，借着患难得以完全。

With theological clarity and deep spiritual insight, he shows that true Christian endurance is not born of stoic resolve, but of a faith rooted in divine wisdom, nurtured through prayer, and sustained by the glorious power of God.
他以清晰的神学论述和深刻的属灵洞见指出，真正的基督徒忍耐并非出于斯多葛式的坚忍，而是出于扎根于神圣智慧的信心，借着祷告得以培育，并由上帝荣耀的大能所扶持。

Now presented in a dual format—both the original 17th-century edition and a faithfully modernized version—this work is made accessible to a new generation of readers.
如今本书以双重版本呈现——既包括十七世纪的原始版本，也包括忠实现代化的版本——使新一代读者也能得以阅读。

The updated language preserves Goodwin’s profound theology and heartfelt piety, making it ideal for devotional reading, pastoral ministry, and encouragement in seasons of trial.
更新后的语言保留了古德温深刻的神学与真挚的敬虔，使本书非常适合灵修阅读、牧养事奉，以及在试炼时节中的劝勉。

Whether you are in the midst of suffering or preparing for it, Patience and Its Perfect Work will help you lay hold of Christ more deeply, love God more enduringly, and glorify Him more fully—through every storm.
无论你正身处苦难之中，还是为将来的苦难预备，《忍耐及其完全的工作》都将帮助你更深地抓住基督，更恒久地爱上帝，并在每一场风暴中更完全地荣耀祂。

“Count it all joy…”—this book shows you how, not with trite answers, but with truth tested by fire.
“都要以为大喜乐……”——这本书向你展示如何如此行，并非用肤浅的答案，而是用经火炼净的真理。

Historical Note:
历史说明：

The four sermons in Patience and Its Perfect Work were forged in the fires of real affliction.
《忍耐及其完全的工作》中的四篇讲道是在真实苦难的火焰中锻造而成的。

Goodwin preached and wrote them in the aftermath of London’s darkest hours.
古德温是在伦敦最黑暗的时刻之后宣讲并写下这些讲章的。

In 1665, the Great Plague struck, claiming over 68,000 lives.
一六六五年，大瘟疫爆发，夺去了六万八千多人的生命。

While the king and his court fled the city, Goodwin remained, faithfully ministering amidst death and despair.
当国王和宫廷逃离城市时，古德温却留下来，在死亡与绝望中忠心事奉。

Before the plague had even subsided, the Great Fire of London broke out in September 1666, destroying over 13,200 homes and 87 churches.
瘟疫尚未平息，一六六六年九月伦敦大火又爆发，焚毁了一万三千二百多所房屋和八十七间教会。

Goodwin’s own home came under threat.
古德温自己的住所也面临威胁。

In an effort to preserve his treasured library, he had more than half of his books moved to a friend’s home.
为了保全他珍贵的藏书，他将一半以上的书籍转移到一位朋友家中。

Providentially, a shift in the wind spared Goodwin’s house, but the friend’s was consumed by fire—along with the volumes he had tried to save.
在上帝的护理中，风向的改变保全了古德温的房屋，但那位朋友的房屋却被火焚毁——连同他试图保存的那些书卷。

Grieved by the loss of his library, which he valued at over £500, Goodwin turned to the Word of God for comfort.
因失去价值超过五百英镑的藏书而深感忧伤，古德温转向上帝的圣言寻求安慰。

From James 1:1–5, he drew strength, and from that strength he penned this work: Patience and Its Perfect Work under Sudden and Sore Trials.
他从雅各书一章一至五节中汲取力量，并由此写下这部作品：《在突然而沉重的试炼之下的忍耐及其完全的工作》。

He continued his labors until his death on February 23, 1679, and was laid to rest in Bunhill Fields, alongside many faithful witnesses who endured much and counted it all joy.
他一直劳作直到一六七九年二月二十三日去世，并安葬于本希尔墓园，与许多忍受诸多苦难、却以一切为喜乐的忠心见证人同眠。

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Table of Contents
目录

Section I: Introduction
第一部分：引言

Section II: What is Patience & How is it Wrought
第二部分：什么是忍耐，以及忍耐如何被成就

Section III : What is the Perfect Work of Patience?
第三部分：忍耐的完全工作是什么？

Section IV: If Any of You Lack Wisdom
第四部分：你们中间若有缺少智慧的