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The soul being so precious, and salvation so glorious—it is the highest point of prudence to make preparations for the eternal world.
灵魂如此宝贵，救恩如此荣耀——为永恒世界做预备是智慧的最高点。
It is beyond all dispute, that there is an inheritance in light; and it is most strenuously asserted in Holy Scripture that there must be a fitness and suitability for it (Col. 1:12).
毫无争议的是，在光明中有一个基业；圣经最强烈地断言必须有适合和相称于它的资格（歌罗西书1:12）。
If anyone asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?” the answer is, “He who has clean hands, and a pure heart” (Psalm 24:4).
如果有人问，”谁能登耶和华的山？”答案是，”就是手洁心清的人”（诗篇24:4）。
To describe such a person is the work of this ensuing treatise.
描述这样一个人是这篇随后论文的工作。
Here you have the godly man’s portrait, and see him portrayed in his full lineaments.
在这里你有敬虔人的画像，看见他在他完整的特征中被描绘出来。
What a rare thing godliness is!
敬虔是多么罕见的事！
It is not airy and puffed up—but solid, and such as will take up the heart and spirits.
它不是虚浮和膨胀的——而是坚实的，并且是会占据人心和灵的。
Godliness consists in an exact harmony between holy principles and practices.
敬虔在于圣洁原则和实践之间精确的和谐。
Oh, that all into whose hands this book shall providentially come, may be so enamored with piety as to embrace it heartily.
哦，愿所有护理性地得到这本书的人，都如此爱慕敬虔以至于衷心拥抱它。
So sublime is godliness that it cannot be delineated in its perfect radiance and luster, though an angel should take the pencil.
敬虔如此崇高，以至于它不能在其完美的光辉和光泽中被描绘出来，即使天使拿起画笔。
Godliness is our wisdom.
敬虔是我们的智慧。
“The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom” (Job 28:28).
“敬畏主就是智慧”（约伯记28:28）。
Morality without piety is profound madness.
没有敬虔的道德是极度的疯狂。
Godliness is a spiritual queen, and whoever marries her, is sure of a large dowry with her.
敬虔是一位属灵的女王，无论谁迎娶她，必定会得到与她一起的大额嫁妆。
Godliness has the promise of the present life and of that which is to come (1 Tim. 4:8).
敬虔在今生和来生都有应许（提摩太前书4:8）。
Godliness gives assurance, yes, holy triumph in God; and how sweet is that! (Isaiah 32:17).
敬虔给予确据，是的，在神里面圣洁的得胜；这是多么甘甜！（以赛亚书32:17）。
It was old Latimer who said, “When sometimes I sit alone, and have a settled assurance of the state of my soul, and know that God is my God—I can laugh at all troubles, and nothing can daunt me.”
老拉蒂默说过，”当我有时独自坐着，对我灵魂的状态有稳固的确据，知道神是我的神——我能笑对一切患难，没有什么能使我畏缩。”
Godliness puts a man in heaven before his time.
敬虔使人在他的时候未到之前就进入天堂。
Christian, aspire after piety; it is a lawful ambition.
基督徒，追求敬虔；这是合法的雄心。
Look at the saints’ characteristics here, and never leave off until you have got them stamped upon your own soul.
看这里圣徒的特征，永不停止直到你把它们印在你自己的灵魂上。
This is the grand business which should swallow up your time and thoughts.
这是应该吞没你时间和思想的重大事务。
Other speculations and quaint notions are nothing, compared to the priceless soul.
其他臆测和古怪观念算不得什么，与无价的灵魂相比。
They are like wafers which have fine words printed upon them, and are curious to the eye—but are thin, and yield little nourishment.
它们就像印有精美文字的薄饼，对眼睛来说很新奇——但很薄，提供很少的滋养。
But I will not keep you longer in the porch.
但我不会让你在门廊里停留更久。
Should I have enlarged upon any one characteristic of the godly man, it would have required a volume—but designing to go over many, I have contracted my sails, and given you only a brief summary of things.
如果我详细阐述敬虔人的任何一个特征，都需要一卷书——但打算涉及许多，我收起了帆，只给你事物的简要概括。
If this piece conduces to the good of souls, I shall have my desire.
如果这篇作品有助于灵魂的益处，我就得到了我的愿望。
That the God of grace will effectually accomplish this shall be the prayer of him who is
愿恩典之神有效地成就这事，这将是以下之人的祷告
Yours in all Christian affection,
你在一切基督徒情谊中的仆人，
Thomas Watson
托马斯·华森
Table of Contents
目录
Introduction
引言
Characteristics of a Godly Man
敬虔人的特征
- A Godly Man is a Man of Knoweldge
- 敬虔人是有知识的人
- A Godly Man is a Man Moved by Faith
- 敬虔人是被信心激励的人
- A Godly Man is Fired with Love to God
- 敬虔人被对神的爱点燃
- A Godly Man is Like God
- 敬虔人像神
- A Godly Man is Very Exact and Careful About the Worship of God
- 敬虔人对神的敬拜非常精确和谨慎
- A Godly Man is a Servant of God
- 敬虔人是神的仆人
- A Godly Man Prizes Christ
- 敬虔人珍视基督
- A Godly Man Weeps
- 敬虔人哭泣
- A Godly Man is a Lover of the Word
- 敬虔人是神话语的爱慕者
- A Godly Man has the Spirit of God Residing in Him
- 敬虔人有神的灵住在他里面
- A Godly Man is a Humble Man
- 敬虔人是谦卑的人
- A Godly Man is a Praying Man
- 敬虔人是祷告的人
- A Godly Man is a Sincere Man
- 敬虔人是真诚的人
- A Godly Man is a Heavenly Man
- 敬虔人是属天的人
- A Godly Man is a Zealous Man
- 敬虔人是热心的人
- A Godly Man is a Patient Man
- 敬虔人是忍耐的人
- A Godly Man is a Thankful Man
- 敬虔人是感恩的人
- A Godly Man is a Lover of the Saints
- 敬虔人是圣徒的爱慕者
- A Godly Man Does Not Indulge in Any Sin
- 敬虔人不放纵任何罪
20 A Godly Man is Good in His Relationships
- 敬虔人在他的关系中良善
- A Godly Man Does Spiritual Things in a Spiritual Manner
- 敬虔人以属灵的方式做属灵的事
- A Godly Man is Thoroughly Trained in Piety
- 敬虔人在敬虔中受彻底训练
- A Godly Man Walks with God
- 敬虔人与神同行
- A Godly Man Strives to be an Instrument for Making Others Godly
- 敬虔人努力成为使别人敬虔的工具
Exhortations to Godliness
对敬虔的劝勉
Helps and Motives to Godliness
敬虔的帮助和动机
The Mystical Union Between Christ and His People
基督与祂百姓之间的奥秘联合