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  • 遠超過所能 ("More Than Enough")

    Dear Listening Friends, 

    Welcome to our program, 愛的凱歌 Adore Him. My name is Judy. On the second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day and would like to take this opportunity to wish every mother a Happy Mother’s Day.

    Today, we will be sharing a Christian song called “More Than Enough - a Mother’s Day Song” by Shawna Edwards. Shawna Edwards is an American Christian artist who writes gospel music to share her faith in Christ. She is particularly concerned about the spiritual growth of youth and children. She has written a series of gospel songs based on stories from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Her website, Shawna Edwards Music, is an excellent resource for Sunday School teachers, youth fellowship counselors, and choir conductors.

    In “More Than Enough,” Shawna Edwards intentionally avoids using the word “Mother” in the lyrics, even though the song is about Mother’s Day. This is so that children raised and nurtured by people other than their biological mother can still sing the song and dedicate it to their aunt, uncle, or grandparents.

    I attended Sunday worship services at a local church for over ten years. Every year, as Mother's Day approached, the church prepared gifts for every Sunday school teacher. A few years ago, the principal of the Sunday school in the church, who has now passed away, shared with me, "Even though I am single and have never been married nor have a family, I am so blessed! I can share God's love with kids at Sunday school, and that's so wonderful and amazing. Though all I could do was tiny, I asked God to help me remain faithful in picking the kids to attend Sunday school on Sundays. Even though I don't have the gift of teaching, I can encourage those with gifts to participate in Christian education for kids and the youth. I feel happy and contented when I see every kid growing up and becoming spiritually mature, knowing how to trust in God and loving Him."

    “More than Enough” is written for Mother’s Day. Still, its lyrics highlight that whoever remains faithful to God keeps loving and raising the precious kids for God's sake and anticipating their spiritual growth (as the principal of the Sunday school did).  This makes me reflect on what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 3: 6, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” The song also leads me to contemplate God’s wide and deep love. A passage in Isaiah 49: 15-16 appeared in my mind.

    “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
        and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
    Though she may forget,
        I will not forget you!
    See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
        your walls are ever before me.
     
    Since 愛的凱歌 Adore Him started last December, we have received many emails and messages from listeners who have requested the music sheet for gospel songs in Chinese. However, due to copyright laws, we are unable to offer them. Nevertheless, we have some exciting news to share! Last week, Shawna Edwards released her songs in Mandarin on her website, Shawna Edwards Music. The Mandarin versions include "More Than Enough," "Risen," "The Miracle," and "For Such a Time as This." Additionally, translations of her songs will be released in Mandarin. If you are interested, we invite you to check out her website.

    At the end of this episode, we invite you to listen to the Mandarin version of "More Than Enough." We'll see you next week!

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    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌 (Adore Him),我是Judy。接下來的禮拜天是母親節,在這裡先預祝每一位媽媽「母親節快樂」!

    今天要和大家分享由Shawna Edwards 創作的詩歌〈遠超過所能〉 (“More Than Enough”)——關於母親節的詩歌。

    Shawna Edwards是美國一位女性音樂藝術家,創作許多幫助青少年或兒童敬拜神的詩歌。其中,為著青少年與兒童靈性教育成長,她還創作一系列以聖經故事為題材的詩歌。在教會中擔任主日學老師、帶領青少年團契的輔導,又或者,負責兒童與青少年崇拜的指揮等等,可以在網站Shawna Edwards Music得到一些靈感或者資源。

    在〈遠超過所能〉 (“More Than Enough”) 中,Shawna Edwards有提到,雖然這首歌是為母親節而創作的,但從頭至尾,歌詞中都刻意沒有提到「母親」一詞,好讓還有許多被媽媽以外撫養長大的孩子們可以唱給他們的阿姨、姑姑、叔叔或祖父母等等。

    記得以前在某地方教會聚會時,每年母親節,教會會贈送禮物給所有的主日學老師。那間教會的主日學校長,幾年前回天家,她曾經跟我分享:「我雖然一生沒有結婚、建立家庭。但是上帝非常恩待我,賜給我這麼多可愛的小朋友,讓我能夠將上帝的愛分享給他們。雖然在教會擔任主日學校長的職分,但其實我沒有教導的恩賜。我能夠給孩子們的,就是愛他們、持續不斷地接送他們來教會參加主日學學校,並且鼓勵教會中有教導恩賜的弟兄姊妹加入主日學教育的侍奉,養育我們的下一代,將福音的種子栽種在孩子們的心中…。能夠陪伴這些孩子們成長,愛他們,看他們長大成熟,學習信靠神,愛神,我覺得很幸福。⋯⋯」

    Shawna Edwards 創作的詩歌雖然是針對母親節而創作的,但字裡行間,主要強調的是,神的愛藉著那些忠心、信實、愛主的弟兄姐妹們(如同剛剛提到的主日學校長),日積月累,默默地耕耘,靠著神的愛,將生命的道栽種在兒童和青少年的心裡,並且期盼著他們的長大成熟。如同保羅在哥林多前書3:6說道:「我栽種了,亞波羅澆灌了,惟有神叫他生長。」從這首詩歌,更讓我想到天父上帝對我們長闊高深的愛,如同以賽亞書 49: 15-16 說道:「婦人焉能忘記他吃奶的嬰孩,不憐恤他所生的兒子?即或有忘記的,我卻不忘記你。看哪,我將你銘刻在我掌上;你的牆垣常在我眼前。」
     
    愛的凱歌 (Adore Him) 從去年聖誕節成立以來,私底下會有聽眾反映,他們要如何才能取得中文翻譯的歌譜?因為這牽涉版權問題,我們實在愛莫能助。然而很高興,今天可以跟大家分享,Shawna Edwards Music 上週開始已經有提供中文翻譯歌詞的樂譜。目前中文翻譯詩歌,除了今天和大家分享的〈遠超過所能〉(“More Than Enough”),還有另外三首,分別是:〈神蹟〉(“The Miracle”)、〈復活〉(“Risen”)、以及〈為了這個時刻〉(“For Such a Time as This”) ——關於以斯帖的聖經故事。將來Shawna Edwards 創作的英文詩歌會陸續地翻譯為中文,有興趣的人,可以期待。

    現在邀請大家一同來聆聽我們團隊錄製的中文版〈遠超過所能〉(“More Than Enough”)。我們下週見!

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    ✏️ 〈遠超過所能:為母親節的歌〉(“More Than Enough—A Mother Day’s song”) 
    詞 曲|Words and Music: Shawna Edwards
    編 曲|Arrangement: Masa Fukuda
    中 譯|Mandarin Translation: 林靜怡

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    ✏️ 錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for “More Than Enough” Mandarin version):
    人 聲|Voice: Abigail Tsau
    鍵 盤|Keyboard: Vivien Lin
    後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin

    Verse 1
    Maybe I'll never know the love it takes
    也許我未曾知道那份愛
    To make me a happy home that's warm and safe.
    使我有溫暖安全幸福的家
    And maybe I'll never see how you pray for my every need
    也許我未曾看見你如何為我向神求
    And wonder what more you could do for me.
    又思量還能為我做什麼
    But when you walk by my side,
    但當你在我身旁
    Read me stories at night
    夜晚為我說故事
    And teach me to trust in God's love.
    教導我信靠神的愛
    You give me a hug, maybe two
    給我一或兩個擁抱
    And you say, "I love you,"
    對我說:「我愛你」
    Then I think you're doing enough.
    你付出遠超過所能

    Verse 2
    Maybe you wonder if you're teaching me
    也許你不知是否有一天
    Every good thing that I can someday be.
    我能活出你所教導的美善
    But all that I know of faith
    但關於一切信仰
    And of kindness and love and strength,
    信心、恩慈、仁愛、力量
    I've learned just by watching you every day.
    我已每天從你身上學習
    So when you stay by my side,
    所以當你陪伴我
    Hear me stories at night
    夜晚聽我說故事
    And teach me to trust in God's love.
    教導我信靠神的愛
    You give me a hug, maybe two
    給我一或兩個擁抱
    And you say, "I love you,"
    對我說:「我愛你」
    Then I think you're doing enough.
    你付出遠超過所能

    Verse 3
    Someday, I'll have a home, a family,
    有一天我將會建立家庭
    And I'll love them just as much as you love me.
    深愛他們如同你愛我一樣
    Then maybe you'll finally see
    又也許直到最後
    You have given enough for me,
    你將看見你的付出
    A gift that will last through eternity.
    如同禮物持續在永恆裡
    So when you stay by my side,
    所以當你陪伴我
    Hear my stories at night
    夜晚聽我說故事
    And teach me to trust in God's love.
    教導我信靠神的愛
    You give me a hug, maybe two
    給我一或兩個擁抱
    And you say, "I love you,"
    對我說:我愛你
    Then I think you're more than enough.
    你付出遠超過所能
    And I'm blessed every step by your love.
    每腳步因你愛我蒙福
     
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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈主是我的牧者〉
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

    🎼〈澆灌的園子〉
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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    ✏️封面相片|Cover Photo: Judy Lin



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  • 罪債全還清 ("Jesus Paid It All")

    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌 (Adore Him),我是Judy。今天節目開始,首先和大家說聲抱歉,並且做資訊上的更正!在上集的節目中,和大家分享的詩歌是由Keith Getty 和Kristyn Getty改編的新版聖詩〈主工作尚未完成〉 (“Facing a Task Unfinished”)。聖詩〈主工作尚未完成〉不論在原創或改編上的背後故事,都與宣教機構—中國內地會 (China Inland Mission,簡稱CIM) 息息相關。中國內地會後來改名爲海外基督使團 (Overseas Mission Fellowship, 簡稱OMF),近來又改名為OMF International。上一集,在介紹歷史背景時,我提到:「海外基督使團(OMF)是中國內地會 (CIM)的前身」,這句話應該反過來說才正確!犯下明顯的口誤,卻毫無察覺,真是不好意思。感謝聽眾朋友的回覆和提醒,再此向大家澄清一下!

    接著,我們來談談今天要分享的聖詩〈罪債全還清〉(“Jesus Paid It All”)。

    〈罪債全還清〉(“Jesus Paid It All”) 於1865年創作。Elvina Hall,來自美國衛理公會的平信徒,在一次主日禮拜中,如同往常,坐在教會樓上的詩班位置區,聆聽牧師分享神的話語。當天牧師的講道信息特別長,Elvina Hall聽著聽著,開始思想耶穌基督所帶給人類的救恩、祂如何在十架上所成就偉大救贖的場景等等,漸漸心中產生了一些想法。一時之間,因身邊沒有可以紀錄的筆記本,於是她把想法寫在詩歌本內頁空白處,禮拜結束後,她立刻將所寫的詩詞交給教會的牧師。

    而教會另外一位詩班成員,John Thomas Grape,擔任教會管風琴的司琴侍奉者,平日是從事煤炭販賣的商人,閒暇時間的興趣,就是寫寫詩歌。而就在那個主日的幾天前,無獨有偶,John Thomas Grape也將自己寫的新的聖詩曲調交給牧師。

    當天主日禮拜會後,牧師拿到Elvina Hall 的詩詞,回到辦公室,將她的詩詞與John Thomas Grape創作的新的聖詩曲調放在一起,發現到:幾乎不需要做任何的修改,歌詞和曲調放在一起配合的完美無縫。後來,Elvina Hall和John Thomas Grape共同合作,完成這首聖詩的創作。接著,他們將這首新作品寄給Theodore Perkins教授,就是負責安息日頌讚詩歌期刊 (Sabbath Carols)的出版負責人,而我們所熟知的傳統聖詩〈罪債全還清〉(“Jesus Paid It All”)就此問世。

    聖詩〈罪債全還清〉過去以來已經被許多世界各地的基督徒樂團或歌手翻唱與錄製。今天和大家分享的版本,是出自於Worship Circle於 2019年發行的專輯Worship Circle Hymns。Worship Circle 是一群詩歌創作者共同建立的團體,主要是提供世界各地教會詩班領袖或音樂事奉創作者一個彼此分享交流的管道,以及提供靈修、退修會(Retreat)的平台。Worship Circle在原版聖詩〈罪債全還清〉的基礎上,創作兩句新的歌詞與音樂,作為橋段,放在詩歌結尾處,內容是:

    O praise the One who paid my debt
    喔 讚美主 贖我罪債,
    And raised this life up from the dead
    由死得生 高舉生命。
    O praise the One who paid my debt
    喔 讚美主 贖我罪債,
    And raised this life up from the dead
    由死得生 高舉生命。

    現在邀請大家和我們團隊錄製的中文版〈罪債全還清〉(“Jesus Paid It All”),同來讚美與感謝賜下寶貴救恩的神的兒子—耶穌基督!


    ❤️ We welcome feedback and comments: 
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    ✏️ 〈罪債全還清〉(“Jesus Paid It All”) 
    原詞|Original Words: Elvina M. Hall
    原曲|Original Music: John Thomas Grape
    新詞曲|New Words and Music: Alex Nifong
    編曲|Arranged by: Jeff Moore

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    ✏️ 錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for “Jesus Paid It All” Mandarin version):
    人聲|Voice: Fountain Lin, Vivien Lin, and Judy Lin
    鼓手|Percussion: Priscilla Huang
    吉他|Guitar: Fountain Lin
    鍵盤|Keyboards: Vivien Lin & Judy Lin
    後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin

    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 第1-3節歌詞中文翻譯取自:詩歌本《讚美》,第73首。(以琳基督徒中心聖樂組編輯。台北:以琳,民74。)(The translation of verses 1-3 is cited from Praise edited by Elim Christian Bookstore and published in 1985.) 
     
    Intro.

    Verse 1
    I hear the Savior say,
    我聽救主說道:
    "Thy strength indeed is small, 
    你力量實微小,
    Child of weakness, watch and pray,
    應當儆醒祈禱,
    Find in Me thine all in all."
    因我為你中保。
    Chorus
    Jesus paid it all,
    主替我捨身,
    All to Him I owe;
    罪債全還清,
    Sin had left a crimson stain,
    無數罪孽污穢心,
    He washed it white as snow.
    主洗比雪白淨。

    Verse 2
    Lord, now indeed I find
    我今確實知道,
    Thy power and thine alone,
    惟主權能浩大,
    Can change the leper's spots
    可使痲瘋潔淨,
    And melt the heart of stone.
    鐵石心腸軟化。
    Chorus
    Jesus paid it all,
    主替我捨身,
    All to Him I owe;
    罪債全還清,
    Sin had left a crimson stain,
    無數罪孽污穢心,
    He washed it white as snow.
    主洗比雪白淨。

    Inst.

    Verse 3
    And when before the throne,
    將來我立主前,
    I stand in Him complete,
    靠主聖潔完全,
    Jesus died my soul to save,
    主死我乃得生,
    My lips shall still repeat. 
    我口還永頌讚。
    Chorus (*2)
    Jesus paid it all,
    主替我捨身,
    All to Him I owe;
    罪債全還清,
    Sin had left a crimson stain,
    無數罪孽污穢心,
    He washed it white as snow.
    主洗比雪白淨。

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    He washed it white as snow
    主洗比雪白淨
    He washed it white as snow
    主洗比雪白淨

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    Bridge (*2)
    O praise the One who paid my debt
    喔 讚美主 贖我罪債,
    And raised this life up from the dead
    由死得生 高舉生命。

    Bridge (*4)
    O praise the One
    喔 讚美主
    Who paid my debt
    贖我罪債,
    And raised this life
    由死得生
    Up from the dead
    高舉生命。

    Bridge
    O praise the One
    喔 讚美主
    Who paid my debt
    贖我罪債,
    And raised this life
    由死得生
    Up from the dead
    高舉生命。

    Chorus (*2)
    Jesus paid it all,
    主替我捨身,
    All to Him I owe;
    罪債全還清,
    Sin had left a crimson stain,
    無數罪孽污穢心,
    He washed it white as snow.
    主洗比雪白淨

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈信靠順服〉(“Trust and Obey”)
    🎼 詞|Words: James H. Sammis
    🎼 曲|Music: Daniel B. Towner
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

    🎼〈求充滿我〉(“Fill Me Now”)
    🎼 詞曲|Words & Music: Sherry Saunders
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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    ✏️封面相片|Cover Photo: Judy Lin



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  • 主工作尚未完成(走遍天涯海角) ("Facing a Task Unfinished (We Go to All the World)")

    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌 (Adore Him),我是Judy。今天節目中要和大家分享的詩歌為〈主工作尚未完成〉 (“Facing a Task Unfinished”)。這首詩歌可以說是一首宣教詩歌;或者說是一首,求主差派祂的工人去宣教的禱告詩歌。

    〈主工作尚未完成〉原初的創作者是Frank Houghton。Frank Houghton 是英國聖公會的牧師,也是一位多產的聖詩創作者。他讀了戴德生(James Hudson Taylor)的傳記後,決定加入其創辦的宣教機構—中國內地會(China Inland Mission, 簡稱CIM)。1930年代,中國內部整個局勢動蕩不安,許多西方傳教士和中國基督徒遭受迫害、殉道,多數福音宣教機構也跟著撤退,離開中國。當時,中國內地會(CIM)有舉辦一場禱告大會,在大會中呼籲,求主在兩年後差派200位工人帶著基督的福音前往中國,將福音的種子栽種在中國人心中。聖詩〈主工作尚未完成〉在那次的禱告大會中首次被使用,接下來的兩年,這首聖詩在英國各個教會中傳唱,許多信徒也在教會、家中、公領域、私領域,持續禱告,求主差派200位工人到中國宣教。兩年後,203位英國人前往中國宣教。[1]

    2015年,海外基督使團(Overseas Mission Fellowship, 簡稱OMF)--中國內地會(CIM)後來改名為OMF--正逢宣教教機構創立150週年。[2] 海外基督使團邀請Keith Getty和Kristyn Getty夫婦將〈主工作尚未完成〉這首聖詩賦予新的編曲。藉由這首新改編的聖詩,盼望能夠再次點燃與激勵人們對宣教的熱情與使命。

    2016年2月21日,Getty夫婦邀請大家在當天主日,參與一個名為「全球聖詩頌唱」(The Global Hymn Sing)的企劃;企劃目標是希望藉由全球眾教會共同唱聖詩的影響力,提升基督徒對全球宣教的意識。據後來估計,有超過一百萬人,來自超過5千間教會與組織,在一百個國家,以11種不同的語言,在當天一同敬拜神,齊來頌唱新版〈主工作尚未完成〉。

    第一節歌詞內容是關於大使命。「所以,你們要去,使萬民作我的門徒,奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗。凡我所吩咐你們的,都教訓他們遵守,我就常與你們同在,直到世界的末了。」(馬太28:19-29)歌詞中,責備領受救恩的基督徒,豈可放任自己在屬靈上安逸、怠惰,而忽略主耶穌的吩咐,讓靈魂尚未蒙拯救的人,認識主耶穌,領受救恩呢?如同神在羅馬書10:13-15提醒我們的:「因為凡求告主名的,就必得就。然而,人未曾信他,怎能求他呢?未曾聽見他,怎能信他呢?沒有傳道的,怎能聽見呢?若沒有奉差遣,怎能傳道呢?如經上所記:報福音、傳喜信的人,他們的腳蹤何等佳美。」然而,雖然主的工作是藉由人去執行,但一切必須先以禱告為開始;藉著禱告,神會賜給我們耶穌的權柄與能力,因耶穌應許我們:「我就常與你們同在,直到世界的末了。」(馬太28:20)

    第二節歌詞展現禱告與屬靈爭戰之間的關係。以弗所書6:12說道: 「因我們並不是與屬血氣的爭戰,乃是與屬那些執政的、掌權的、管轄這幽暗世界的,以及天空屬靈氣的惡魔爭戰。」此外,歌詞中也展現了對拯救靈魂的迫切。如同路加福音15:4-7,耶穌談論到有關失落的比喻。耶穌說:「你們中間誰有一百隻羊失去一隻,不把這九十九隻撇在曠野、去找那失去的羊,直到找著呢?找著了,就歡歡喜喜的扛在肩上,回到家裡,就請朋友鄰舍來,對他們說:『我失去的羊已經找著了,你們和我一同歡喜罷!』我告訴你們,一個罪人悔改,在天上也要這樣為他們歡喜,較比為九十九個不用悔改的義人歡喜更大。」

    第三節歌詞則是再次強調,主所託付的使命在使徒時期已開展,我們也當參與在這場屬靈的接力賽中。在這新世代,不單單要接棒,繼續完成主託付我們的使命,還要預備將棒子交給後來世代,直到主耶穌再來。

    第四節歌詞將前三節的歌詞內容作總結,最後引領人注視同一個方向。呼籲所有聖徒將異象與信心定睛在賜給我們使命的三一神身上。上帝是我們的供應者,為了承接未完成的主工作,上帝會供應我們所需,因為「他願意萬人得救,明白真道。」(提摩太前書2:4)聖靈是我們的保惠師,他會賜給我們力量與智慧,放膽去傳講耶穌基督拯救人的福音。誠如使徒行傳1:8主耶穌所應許的:「但聖靈降臨在你們身上,你們就必得著能力,並要在耶路撒冷、猶太全地,和撒瑪利亞,直到地極,作我的見證。」而耶穌是我們永遠得救的根源。耶穌的愛催促著我們,成為祂的天國大使,走向未得之民,勸人與神和好。如同哥林多後書5:20提到:「所以,我們作基督的使者,就好像神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們與神和好。」

    〈主工作尚未完成〉這首聖詩總共有四節歌詞,Getty夫婦在原先Frank Houghton創作的第二節到第四節歌詞的結尾,加上了新創作的副歌。副歌內容:

    We go to all the world, with kingdom hope unfurled.
    天國盼望飄揚,走遍天涯海角。
    No other name has power to save but Jesus Christ the Lord. 
    除祂以外別無拯救,耶穌基督是主。

    Keith Getty在一次訪談中分享,〈主工作尚未完成〉是他非常喜歡的一首聖詩,也覺得這首聖詩是歷史上創作有關宣教的聖詩中最棒的一首。他期待加上副歌的部分,讓整個新版〈主工作尚未完成〉,更具有流動感、更能展現敘述宣教故事的讚美詩。另外,在主日崇拜中,會眾藉由新加添的副歌,能夠有表達回應神呼召的管道。Keity Getty認為這也是在原版的〈主工作尚未完成〉所較為缺乏的。最後他滿心地期待,這首新改編的聖詩能再次提醒全球基督徒意識到宣教的使命,進而使得我們能夠明白,即使在家門前,我們的鄰居,社區,甚至我們家中廚房,都是我們可以分享基督的宣教禾場。[3]

    現在邀請大家和我們團隊錄製的中文版〈主工作尚未完成〉,同來讚美我們的三一神。

    [1] 〈主工作尚未完成〉聖詩創作背後故事
    https://omf.org/blog/2015/12/08/facing-a-task-unfinished-by-frank-houghton-the-story-behind-the-song/

    [2] 中國內地宣教會在1964年改名為海外基督使團(Overseas Missionary Fellowship);1990年代到如今,名字則改為OMF International。

    [3] 新版的創作分享&除了〈主工作尚未完成〉,還有有哪些宣教的聖詩,推薦各個教會在主日崇拜使用:
    https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-the-gettys-are-reintroducing-the-greatest-missions-hymn-ever-written/

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    ✏️ 〈主工作尚未完成〉(“In Christ Alone”) 
    原詞|Original Words: Frank Houghton
    原曲|Original Music: Samuel Wesley 
    新詞曲|New Words and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ed Cash and Fionan de Barra
    編曲|Orchestrated by Paul Campbell

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    ✏️ 錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for “There Is One Gospel” Mandarin version):
    人聲|Voice: Peggy Liao
    鼓手|Percussion: Priscilla Huang
    吉他|Guitar: Fountain Lin
    鍵盤|Keyboards: Vivien Lin & Judy Lin
    後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin

    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translation: Judy Lin
    🎼 日期|Date: Sep. 9, 2023
     
    Intro.
    Verse 1
    Facing a task unfinished, that drives us to our knees.
    主工作尚未完成,我們屈膝禱求;
    A need that, undiminished, rebukes our slothful ease. 
    未曾改變的託付,責備安逸怠惰。
    We, who rejoice to know Thee, renew before Thy throne 
    何等喜樂認識主,寶座前得更新,
    the solemn pledge we owe Thee—to go and make Thee known. 
    背負神聖的誓約,讓萬眾認識祢。

    Verse 2
    Where other lords beside Thee hold their unhindered sway;
    世上居王自比神,肆意橫行掌權;
    where forces that defied Thee, defy Thee still today.
    一同商議抵擋神,敵對祢到如今。
    With none to heed their crying for life, and love, and light, 
    漠視生命、愛與光—毫不留心關注,
    unnumbered souls dying and pass into the night.
    無數靈魂正消逝,進入無盡黑夜。

    Chorus
    We go to all the world, with kingdom hope unfurled.
    帶著天國盼望,走遍天涯海角。
    No other name has power to save but Jesus Christ the Lord. 
    除祂以外別無拯救,耶穌基督是主。

    Verse 3
    We bear the torch that, flaming, fell from the hands of those
    承接不滅的火把,效法信仰前輩,
    who gave their lives proclaiming that Jesus died and rose.
    獻己身承認告白,耶穌受死復活;
    Ours is the same commissions, the same glad message ours;
    同樣心志與委身,同樣佳美福音,
    fired by the same ambition, to Thee we yield our powers.
    同樣熱情受點燃,全然降服於祢。

    Chorus
    We go to all the world, with kingdom hope unfurled. 
    天國盼望飄揚,走遍天涯海角。
    No other name has power to save but Jesus Christ the Lord.
    除祂以外別無拯救,耶穌基督是主。

    Verse 4
    O Father who sustained them, O Spirit who inspired, 
    得蒙父神的供應,得蒙聖靈感動,
    Saviour, whose love constrained them to toil with zeal untired.
    蒙救主的愛激勵,甘願勞苦不倦。
    From cowardice defend us, from lethargy awake!
    雖然膽怯祂護衛,從軟弱中覺醒!
    Forth on Thine errands send us to labour for Thy sake.
    差派我們宣揚主,為祂殷勤工作。

    Chorus
    We go to all the world, with kingdom hope unfurled.
    天國盼望飄揚,走遍天涯海角。
    No other name has power to save but Jesus Christ the Lord.
    除祂以外別無拯救,耶穌基督是主。

    Chorus
    We go to all the world, His kingdom hope unfurled. 
    天國盼望飄揚,走遍天涯海角
    No other name has power to save but Jesus Christ the Lord. 
    除祂以外別無拯救,耶穌基督是主。

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈主帶給我們最大的恩惠〉
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

    🎼〈主是我萬有 (Be Thou My Vision)〉
    🎼 Traditional Irish Hymn and Melody
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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    ✏️封面相片|Cover Photo: Judy Lin



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  • 在基督裡 ("In Christ Alone")

    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!我是Judy。歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him)。在今天的節目,Vivien和我將以雙鋼琴的形式來呈現所要分享的詩歌〈在基督裡〉 (“In Christ Alone”)。

    〈在基督裡〉 (“In Christ Alone”)這首充滿聖詩風格的現代英文詩歌,是由Keith Getty和Stuart Townend共同創作的詩歌。來自英國的Stuart Townend和來自愛爾蘭的Keith Getty在一次敬拜讚美的研習會中,透過共同朋友的介紹,彼此有了第一次的接觸。在那次交談中,他們一邊喝咖啡,一邊分享自己的信仰背景、成長歷程、創作詩歌的想法等等。後來Keith Getty承諾回去之後,會寄CD給Stuart Townend;CD裡面有錄製幾首Getty累積創作下來的音樂與旋律。幾週後,Stuart Townend果然收到了CD,並且特別喜歡第一首的音樂旋律。最後,Stuart Townend決定以耶穌的生平、死亡與復活—這永恆的主題—填寫了〈在基督裡〉這首詩歌的歌詞。而從這首詩歌之後,Keith Getty 和Stuart Townend就經常一起合作創作詩歌。

    〈在基督裡〉總共有四節歌詞。第一、二節歌詞敘述神的屬性:神是我的們的亮光,詩歌,力量;神是我們的房角石;神是慈愛的,公義的;神是我們的安慰者。第二、三節歌詞描述神的作為。在第二節歌詞中,提到基督的道成肉身,承擔眾人的罪孽,走向十架受死,止息神的忿怒。因為基督甘願受死,我們得生命。在第三節歌詞中,則是提到基督如何為我們受死埋葬,勝過黑暗權勢與死亡毒鉤,第三日死而復活,如今,因著主耶穌寶血的救贖,我們屬於祂,祂也屬於我們。

    Stuart Townend曾經分享,〈在基督裡〉以詩體的表達方式,前三節歌詞,已經盡可能呈現基督耶穌福音的內容。然而,他認為有必要再加上第四節歌詞,表達我們對神救恩的回應;也就是福音與基督和我們之間的生命連結。他有感而發地說道:我們基督徒常常以自己生活中的成功與失敗、軟弱或剛強等因素,來界定自己在基督裡的地位與價值,以致於我們的信心常常搖擺不定。他認為我們對神救恩福音的回應,不應該是憑著自己的感覺、外在製造的氛圍、或者受到外在環境的影響。所以,Stuart Townend在第四節歌詞這麼敘述:

    No guilt in life, no fear in death
    生而無愧,死也無畏,
    This is the pow'r of Christ in me
    基督大能藏生命裡,
    From life's first cry to final breath
    從母胎起,直到離世,
    Jesus commands my destiny
    一生日子交主手裡。
    No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
    沒有權勢 沒有詭計,
    Can ever pluck me from His hand
    能驅使我與祂分離。
    'Til He returns or calls me home
    到祂再來,或召我去,
    Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand
    因主大能我得站立。

    若我們仔細讀這首詩歌歌詞的英文原文,不難發現Stuart Townend在創作過程中,對於用字遣詞的用心。誠如他自己在一次場訪中提到,他希望歌詞是非常有深度,能夠幫助人不斷地咀嚼,並且深入地去默想神的話語。為達到這個目的,他認為Keith Getty創作了讓人難以忘懷的曲調—一種會使人自然而然地、在心中不自覺地哼唱的曲調。藉由這容易讓人琅琅上口的曲調,來承載有關基督福音的歌詞,盼望如此一來,福音能長存/存留在人心,並且我們能常在基督裡,如同祂在我們裡面。

    〈在基督裡〉這首詩歌深受許多基督徒的喜愛,並且截至目前為止,有多位福音歌手或敬拜樂團錄製了這首詩歌。由Natalie Weber編曲的雙鋼琴版本〈在基督裡〉很有意思!隨著音樂的進行,可以感受到Weber當初是照著四節歌詞發展的脈絡來創作雙鋼琴的版本。好比說,這首雙鋼琴曲子的最後一個樂段,Weber以高音域的第一鋼琴與低音域的第二鋼琴相互唱和的編寫方式,企圖表達不論是出生或死亡,不論是主再來,或著呼召我回天家,這兩種對比情境的交錯。又或者,在第三個音樂樂段,Weber以第二鋼琴低音域厚重的和弦行進,表達罪惡與死亡的沈重感;同時以第一鋼琴高音域的十六分音符快速節奏與不和諧音程,表現死亡黑暗權勢帶給人的緊張感。接著,隨著第三樂段以和諧音程進入結尾,彷彿讓我們感受到,基督耶穌在十架上戰勝死亡,使我們進入了光明的榮耀變化。誠如哥林多後書5:17提到「若有人在基督裡,他就是新造的人,舊事已過,都變成新的了。」 現在,邀請您一同來聆聽由我和Vivien彈奏的雙鋼琴版本〈在基督裡〉 (“In Christ Alone”)。我們下週見!

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    ✏️ 〈在基督裡〉(“In Christ Alone”) 
    詞|Words: Stuart Townend
    曲|Music: Keith Getty 
    雙鋼琴編曲|Piano Duet Arrangement: Natalie Weber


    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translation: 廖忠信
    🎼 附註:〈在基督裡〉有許多不同中文翻譯的版本,以下提供的中文翻譯版本,主要以廖忠信弟兄翻譯的版本為主,並根據一些考量,我稍稍修訂幾個詞的表達。若有興趣,大家可以在網路上搜尋不同翻譯版本的考量與呈現。

    Verse 1
    In Christ alone my hope is found
    在基督裡 我得盼望,
    He is my light, my strength, my song
    祂是亮光、詩歌、力量。
    This cornerstone, this solid ground
    這房角石,堅固磐石,
    Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
    驚濤駭浪中仍穩當。
    What heights of love, what depths of peace
    無比慈愛,何等平安,
    When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
    懼怕消逝,掙扎止息。
    My comforter, my all in all
    我的安慰,我的一切,
    Here in the love of Christ I stand
    因主的愛我得站立。

    Verse 2 
    In Christ alone, Who took on flesh
    惟獨基督 道成肉身,
    Fullness of God in helpless babe
    完全的神成為人子。
    This gift of love and righteousness
    帶來公義 給予慈愛,
    Scorned by the ones He came to save
    祂來拯救卻被拒絕。
    'Til on that cross as Jesus died
    直到我主 十架受死,
    The wrath of God was satisfied
    神的忿怒得以止息。
    For every sin on Him was laid
    我的罪孽,祂全承擔,
    Here in the death of Christ I live
    因主受死我得生命。

    Verse 3
    There in the ground His body lay
    祂的身體 在洞穴中,
    Light of the world by darkness slain
    世上之光在黑暗裡。
    Then bursting forth in glorious day
    到第三日,榮耀清早,
    Up from the grave He rose again
    從墳墓裡祂已復活。
    And as He stands in victory
    祂勝過了死亡權勢,
    Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
    罪惡毒鉤完全除去,
    For I am His and He is mine
    我今屬祂,祂也屬我,
    Bought with the precious blood of Christ
    因主寶血我得贖救。

    Verse 4
    No guilt in life, no fear in death
    生而無愧,死也無畏,
    This is the pow'r of Christ in me
    基督大能藏生命裡,
    From life's first cry to final breath
    從母胎起,直到離世,
    Jesus commands my destiny
    一生日子交主手裡。
    No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
    沒有權勢 沒有詭計,
    Can ever pluck me from His hand
    能驅使我與祂分離。
    'Til He returns or calls me home
    到祂再來,或召我去,
    Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand
    因主大能我得站立。

    No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
    沒有權勢 沒有詭計,
    Can ever pluck me from His hand
    能驅使我與祂分離,
    'Til He returns or calls me home
    到祂再來,或召我去,
    Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand
    因主大能我得站立。

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈主的慈愛讓我能夠呼吸〉
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

    🎼〈任何事物都絕對不能取代我的主〉
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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  • 有一福音 ("There Is One Gospel")

    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him),我是Judy。很高興在每週四的節目中,再次和大家相聚。不知道大家認為「福音」是什麼呢?常常聽到有人說:「福音就是好消息。」但是,聖經馬可福音1:1明明記載,向我們啟示:「神的兒子,耶穌基督福音的起頭。」羅馬書1:16又告訴我們:「這福音本是神的大能,要救一切相信的,先是猶太人,後是希臘人。因為神的義正在這福音上顯明出來;這義是本於信,以致於信。如經上所記:『義人必因信得生。』」福音是什麼?福音就是耶穌基督。

    今天讓我們來聽看看,來自澳洲雪梨聖保羅教會的樂團CityAlight,如何藉由2022年發行的單曲〈有一福音〉(“There Is One Gospel”),來表達福音的本質與內涵。

    CityAlight樂團在2022年發行單曲 〈有一福音〉 (“There Is One Gospel”),幾個月後,他們又發行了和這張單曲同名的專輯 There Is One Gospel,並將這首單曲也收錄在這張同名的專輯裡。有興趣的話,可前往節目資訊欄提供的連結網址。

    〈有一福音〉這首詩歌,總共有四節歌詞。在一開始,CityAlight藉由歌詞告白:有一福音我站在其上,直到永永遠遠;這個福音是我的故事,內容關乎天父上帝藉由祂的獨生愛子拯救我的計畫。這福音帶來釋放與自由,平安與喜樂。最後CityAlight告白:耶穌是我的真光,直到永永遠,我站立在這福音上。

    〈有一福音〉在編曲上,一開始的前奏,就以四平八穩的和弦進行,表達出,CityAlight他們「已經」站立在這福音上,並非忽然間、或者隨意地、又或者可有可無地站立在這福音上。隨著前奏接近尾聲,人聲(vocal)加入,第一節歌詞的第一句和最後一句都以「我站立在這福音上」來強調:基督是我們生命的根基與磐石,身為神的兒女,我們應當永遠在基督裡,生命單單被神建造,立定心志,讓自己永永遠遠屬於祂。

    〈有一福音〉每節歌詞的任何一句表達,都會讓人聯想聖經中的某段經文。這也反映了CityAlight 致力於他們創作的詩歌能好好地扎根於聖經話語為基礎,盼望藉由詩歌,一方面向世人傳揚福音的異象;同時盼望基督徒也能藉由詩歌,好好地吃喝神的話語。例如,〈有一福音〉第二節歌詞說到:「有一福音我堅定持守,萬事看為有損。」讓人聯想到保羅在聖經腓立比書3: 7-8的告白。保羅說:「只是我先前以為於我有益的,我現在因基督都當做有損的。不但如此,我也將萬事當做有損的,因我以認識我主基督耶穌為至寶。」

    今天並沒有打算要將〈有一福音〉這首詩歌的每節歌詞一一做分析來和大家分享。然而,想邀請大家,藉由節目尾聲,聆聽我們團隊錄製的中文版〈有一福音〉這首詩歌,以及以下略略地以兩段經文和大家分享「福音就是耶穌基督」-- 藉由兩段經文和詩歌〈有一福音〉-- 讓我們思想「福音是什麼」。盼望我們能堅定持守,站立在這福音上,直到永永遠遠。

    羅馬書3:21-26
    但如今,神的義在律法以外已經顯明出來,有律法和先知為證,就是神的義因信耶穌基督加給一切相信的人,並沒有分別。因為世人都犯了罪,虧缺了神的榮耀,如今卻蒙神的恩典,因基督耶穌的救贖,就白白地稱義。神設立耶穌做挽回祭,是憑著耶穌的血,藉著人的信,要顯明神的義。因為他用忍耐的心寬容人先時所犯的罪,好在今時顯明他的義,使人知道他自己為義,也稱信耶穌的人為義。

    哥林多前書1:26-31
    弟兄們哪,可見你們蒙召的,按著肉體有智慧的不多,有能力的不多,有尊貴的也不多。神卻揀選了世上愚拙的,叫有智慧的羞愧;又揀選了世上軟弱的,叫那強壯的羞愧。神也揀選了世上卑賤的、被人厭惡的以及那無有的,為要廢掉那有的,使一切有血氣的,在神面前一個也不能自誇。但你們得在基督耶穌裡,是本乎神,神又使他成為我們的智慧、公義、聖潔、救贖。如經上所記:「誇口的,當指著主誇口。


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    ✏️ 〈有一福音〉(“There Is One Gospel”) 
    詞曲|Words and Music: Jonathan Robinson & Rich Thompson
    編曲|Arrangement: Grant Wall & Daniel Galbraith

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    ✏️ 錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for “There Is One Gospel” Mandarin version):
    人聲|Voices: Fountain Lin, Vivien Lin, Judy Lin
    鼓手|Percussion: Priscilla Huang
    吉他|Guitar: Fountain Lin
    鍵盤|Keyboards: Vivien Lin & Judy Lin
    後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin
    聖經朗讀|Bible Reading: Sarah Wu

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    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translator: Judy Lin
    🎼 日期|Date: Sep. 16, 2023

    Verse 1
    There is one Gospel on which I stand for all eternity.
    有一福音我站在其上,直到永永遠遠,
    It is my story, my Father’s plan, the Son has rescued me. 
    它是我故事—父神計畫—人子祂拯救我。
    Oh, what a Gospel, oh what a peace. 
    喔,何等福音,何等平安,
    My highest joy and my deepest need.
    我極大喜樂,極深需要。
    Now and forever, He is my light. 
    如今到永遠祂是我真光,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    我站立在主基督福音上。

    Verse 2
    There is one Gospel to which I cling, all else I count as loss.
    有一福音我堅定持守,萬事看為有損,
    For there, where justice and mercy meet, He saved me on the cross. 
    在那公義和憐憫相親,十架上祂救我。
    No more I boast in what I can bring, no more I carry the weight of sin. 
    我不再誇口能做什麼,我不再背負罪的重擔,
    For He has brought me from death to life. 
    因祂帶領我出死入生,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
    我站立在主基督福音上。

    Verse 3
    There is one Gospel where hope is found, the empty tomb still speaks. 
    有一福音盼望能尋得,空墳墓仍說話,
    For death could not keep my Saviour down, He lives and I am free. 
    死亡無法制伏我救主,祂活著我自由。
    Now on my Saviour I fix my eyes, my life is His and His hope is mine. 
    如今單單定睛我救主,祂是我盼望,我屬於祂,
    For he has promised I too, will rise. 
    因祂應許我也將復活,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
    我站立在主基督福音上。

    Verse 4
    And in this Gospel, the church is one, we do not walk alone. 
    在這福音上,教會合一,我們並不孤單,
    We have His Spirit as we press on to lead us safely home.
    有祂的靈可奮力前行,必然安抵天家。
    And when in glory still I will sing of this old story that rescued me. 
    當在榮耀中我仍歌唱—祂拯救我這古老故事,
    Praise to my Saviour, the King of life. 
    讚美我救主—生命的王,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
    我站立在主基督福音上。

    And when in glory still I will sing of this old story that rescued me. 
    當在榮耀中我仍歌唱—祂拯救我這古老故事,
    Praise to my Saviour, the King of life. 
    讚美我救主—生命之王,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    我站立在主基督福音上。

    Praise to my Saviour, the King of life. 
    讚美我救主—生命的王,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    我站立在主基督福音上,
    I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
    我站立在主基督福音上。
     
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    🎼〈救贖〉(“Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It”)
    🎼 詞|Words: Fanny J. Crosby
    🎼 曲|Music: William J. Kirkpatrick
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

    🎼〈我救贖主〉(“I Will Sing of My Redeemer”)
    🎼 詞|Words: James McGranahan
    🎼 曲|Music: Philip P. Bliss
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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  • 榮美、憐憫神 ("Wonderful, Merciful Savior")

    Hello everyone, and welcome to 愛的凱歌 Adore Him. I am Judy, your speaker for today's episode. I am excited to share a modern hymn, "Wonderful, Merciful Savior," written and composed by Dawn Rogers and Eric Wyse.

    In 1989, while in quiet time, Dawn Rogers was inspired by a melody and some lines that emerged in her heart. She wrote them down, and upon her husband's return from a business trip, she handed him the first two verses and chorus of "Wonderful, Merciful Savior," asking for his help arranging the song. They presented the song at a Sunday worship service in a local church, and after the service, the pastor asked them to sing it again. As they approached the platform, Dawn Rogers passed a note to Eric Wyse, saying she had completed the third verse while listening to the sermon. This is the story of the birth of "Wonderful, Merciful Savior," which has since been translated into many languages, including German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Hungarian.

    Since its creation, "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" has resonated with countless Christian bands and worship leaders, leading to many recorded versions. The band Selah recorded this song individually in the albums Press On, released in 2001, and Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2 in 2016. The latter version gained more attention, and then "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" was widely and extensively gotten high attention again.
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    The hymn describes the three persons of the triune God individually in each of the three verses. The first verse highlights Jesus as a wonderful and merciful savior; the second verse depicts the Holy Spirit as our counselor, comforter, and keeper, and the third verse describes God the Father as almighty, great, and infinite. The refrain then leads to the exaltation of the triune God.

    The band Selah recorded a "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" version that gained popularity. The name "Selah" comes from a Hebrew word in the Bible, which scholars interpret in various ways. Some believe it means to pause and reflect on the song that has been sung, while others translate it to mean "Amen."

    In this episode, we offer the Chinese translation of the lyrics of "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" and share a version of the song played on the piano. We invite you, just like the function of Selah, to pause and reflect on the song's message and approach the Triune God with a calm and meditative mindset. Let us contemplate His wonderful, merciful love, grace, and salvation together.

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    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him),我是Judy。今天要和大家分享的詩歌為〈榮美、憐憫神〉 (“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”)。〈榮美、憐憫神〉是由Dawn Rodgers和Eric Wyse夫婦共同創作譜寫的現代聖詩。

    〈榮美、憐憫神〉是在1989年創作的。Dawn Rodgers有天在家靈修時,心中有了旋律和一些話語,於是譜寫了這首詩歌。當時Rodgers已經完成了這首詩歌的前兩節歌詞和副歌的部分。Eric Wyse外出回來後,Dawn Rodgers邀請丈夫協助編曲。緊接著,他們夫婦在平時去的地方教會主日崇拜中,獻唱這首詩歌。當天主日禮拜結束後,教會的牧師邀請他們再度來到講台上,獻唱這首詩歌。走上講台途中,Dawn Rodgers將一張小紙條遞給她的丈夫Eric Wyse,並告訴丈夫,剛剛在聽講道的時候,完成了第三節的歌詞。這就是〈榮美、憐憫神〉這首詩歌產生的由來。之後,這首詩歌被翻譯成德文、法文、俄文、西班牙文、匈牙利文等多種語言,深受世界各地的基督徒喜愛。

    許多樂團或福音歌手將〈榮美、憐憫神〉收錄在他們發行的專輯。其中,Selah人聲三重唱樂團分別在2001年發行的專輯Press On,以及2016年的專輯Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2收錄了這首詩歌,特別是2016年發行的專輯,使得〈榮美、憐憫神〉受到過多人的關注。

    〈榮美、憐憫神〉藉由三節歌詞,分別敘述聖子耶穌、聖靈、和聖父上帝—三一神的位格;雖然是三個位格,卻是獨一真神。第一節歌詞描述聖子耶穌是:榮美、憐憫的救主,祂道成肉身,為我們捨命,施行奇妙救恩。第二節歌詞則是敘述聖靈是我們的保惠師、安慰者和看顧者。在我們軟弱、絕望中,聖靈在我們心靈深處動工,帶領、扶持我們。第三節歌詞描述聖父上帝是全能、偉大、無限的神,祂向凡屬乎祂的兒女們,施予慈愛憐憫。最後,副歌頌揚:唯獨聖子、聖靈、聖父—三一神—是我們時時刻刻所渴慕、讚美的。

    剛剛提到,在不同的媒體中,可以搜尋並聽到不同版本的〈榮美、憐憫神〉,其中,Selah 三重唱樂團所演繹的〈榮美、憐憫神〉這首詩歌,頗受許多人喜愛。Selah樂團團名,出自聖經中、希伯來文的一個詞。Selah,中文翻譯為「細拉」;在聖經中出現74次,分別出現在詩篇71次,哈巴谷書3次。對於Selah一詞的意思,聖經學者有不同的解釋。以詩篇為例,Selah主要指:(1) 詩人在唱一段詩詞後,中間暫停、安靜、默想所唱的詩詞的意思;(2)「誠心所願」、阿們的意思。

    在節目資訊欄中,有提供〈榮美、憐憫神〉(“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”)中、英文歌詞的對照。今天節目尾聲以鋼琴獨奏版本和大家分享這首詩歌。最後,邀請大家以Selah的意涵,一同來到三一神面前,安靜心,默想聖子、聖靈、聖父三一神的榮美、憐憫與慈愛。
     

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    ✏️ 鋼琴獨奏〈榮美、憐憫神〉(“Wonderful, Merciful Savior” Piano Solo) 
    詞曲|Words and Music: Dawn Rodgers & Eric Wyse
    編曲|Arrangement: Raluca Bojor
    演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translator: Judy Lin
    🎼 日期|Date: June 29, 2020

    Verse 1
    Wonderful, merciful
    Savior, 
    何等榮美、憐憫救主,
    precious Redeemer and
    Friend
    救贖我寶貴摯友,
    who would have thought
    that a lamb could 
    誰曾想到羔羊竟能,
    rescue the souls of men?
    拯救人類靈魂?
    Oh, You rescue the souls
    of men.
    喔,祢拯救人類靈魂。
     
    Verse 2 
    Counselor, comforter,
    keeper, 
    保惠師、安慰、看顧者,
    Spirit we long to embrace
    祢靈我渴望擁抱,
    You offer hope when our
    hearts have 
    祢給予盼望當我心
    hopelessly lost the way
    在全然絕望中,
    Oh, we hopelessly lost the
    way.
    喔,當在全然絕望中。
     
    Verse 3 
    Almighty, infinite Father,
    全能偉大無限父神,
    Faithfully loving Your own,
    施慈愛凡屬乎祢,
    Here in our weakness You
    find us
    我雖軟弱祢仍尋找,
    falling before your throne;
    跪拜在祢座前,
    Oh, we’re falling before
    your throne.
    喔,跪拜在祢寶座前。

    Refrain
    You are the One that we
    praise,
    唯獨祢 我們讚美,
    You are the One we adore,
    唯獨祢 我們愛慕,
    You give the healing and
    grace
    祢賜下醫治恩典,
    Our hearts always hunger
    for 
    我心時刻渴慕祢,
    Oh, our hearts always
    hunger for.  
    喔,我心時刻渴慕祢。
     
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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈真神之愛〉(“The Love of God”)
    🎼 詞曲|Words and Music: F. M. Lehman
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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  • 教會興起 ("O Church, Arise (Arise, Shine)")

    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him),我是Judy。這個星期是基督教教會節期中的受難週,明天是受難日,星期天則是復活節。為記念耶穌基督為我們受苦、受釘與第三日死而復活,今天要和大家分享的詩歌為〈教會興起〉 (“O Church Arise (Arise, Shine)”)。〈教會興起〉這首詩歌首次出現是在Keith & Kristyn Getty夫婦於2006年發行的專輯In Christ Alone。十年後,也就是2016年, Getty 夫婦在發行的專輯Facing A Task Unfished,再次收錄了〈教會興起〉這首詩歌,但在原來的詩歌上,添加新的副歌歌詞為橋段,並且邀請Chris Tomlin共同演唱與錄製這首詩歌。

    〈教會興起〉是由多位創作者合力創作的詩歌。詩歌提醒我們:「教會」不單單是指眼睛可見的、外在的建築物,也是指一群領受救恩,蒙神呼召,聚集在一起的神的兒女。「教會」更是指以心靈眼睛看見、聖靈內住的、基督的身體。

    這首詩歌以「教會,你當興起!發光!」這個概念為主體,發展了四節歌詞。第一節歌詞內容,引用聖經經文以弗所書6:11-13,提醒身為基督徒的我們,當穿上神所賜的全副軍裝,勇敢為愛爭戰,拯救在黑暗、罪惡中的靈魂。第二節歌詞進一步地提到,雖然在爭戰中,或有試煉,或有艱難,切莫忘記我們不是倚靠屬血氣的勢力、才能來贏得勝利;也不是我們配不配得,或是自己的大發熱心,才能成為主的軍隊,乃是受神的呼召爭戰,與主同工,拯救被擄的靈魂。當記念:「基督受死,第三日復活,為要得著獎賞,就是:萬國要成為祂的產業」;而蒙神拯救的我們,就是祂的產業。第三節歌詞的內容,更引導我們單單聚焦在賜下救恩的基督耶穌身上。耶穌祂是「教會,你當興起!發光!」的根基。耶穌在十架上成就的工作,祂的愛與憐憫,祂的受苦、受釘、得勝與復活,是我們應當專心仰望的。延續第三節歌詞內容,第四節歌詞繼續往前推進,提醒我們要定睛在天國永恆盼望,因為基督不僅為我們死而復活,使我們得以出死入生,有永恆生命,基督還要再來,領我們回永恆榮耀的天家。況且,耶穌已經為我們向父神祈求賜下保惠師聖靈—與我們永遠同在,並成為我們時時刻刻的幫助,所以神的眾兒女們,當與歷世歷代眾聖徒,一同憑著信心奔跑,持續傳揚基督復活得勝的救恩,並渴望將來那日的來臨,與我們所愛慕的主在永遠的榮耀裡。

    我個人很喜歡〈教會興起〉 (“O Church Arise (Arise, Shine)”)這首詩歌新加添的副歌歌詞。歌詞這麼描述:「興起,發光,你的光到來。興起,發光,因基督復活。主的燦爛新娘,你當仰望;教會(主的燦爛新娘),你當興起!發光!」因為有了這段新加添的副歌,更能將這首詩歌四節歌詞彼此間的關係,緊密相扣,同時又能讓每節歌詞更有效地傳遞—「教會,你當興起發光!」— 這句話的內涵。

    今天藉由分享〈教會興起〉這首詩歌,盼望我們常常為著自己、也為主的兒女彼此代禱,願我們能成為聖經描寫有關十個童女的比喻中,那忠心信實、甘心樂意、時刻警醒、預備自己的童女,為著我們所愛慕的新郎—主耶穌,「興起,發光!」

    我們在節目資訊欄中,有提供這首詩歌的中英文歌詞對照。節目尾聲,邀請您和我們團隊錄製的中文版〈教會興起〉(“O Church, Arise (Arise, Shine)”),一同來敬拜讚美得勝復活的主耶穌基督。


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    ✏️ 〈教會興起〉(“O Church, Arise (Arise, Shine)”) 
    詞曲|Words and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Chris Tomlin, and Stuart Townend
    編曲|Arrangement: Dan Galbraith

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    ✏️ 錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for “O Church, Arise (Arise, Shine)” Mandarin version):
    人聲|Voices: Priscilla Huang, Sarah Wu
    鼓手|Percussion: Priscilla Huang
    貝斯手|Bass: Fountain Lin
    鍵盤|Keyboards: Vivien Lin and Judy Lin
    後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin

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    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translator: Judy Lin
    🎼 日期|Date: Dec.9, 2023

    Intro
     
    Verse 1
    O Church, arise and put your armor on. 
    教會興起,穿上全副軍裝,
    Hear the call of Christ our Captain.
    聽從統帥基督呼召。
    For now the weak can say that they are strong 
    軟弱的人 如今宣告剛強,
    in the strength that God has given.
    因上帝是我們力量。
    With shield of faith and belt of Truth,
    信心盾牌 真理腰帶,
    we’ll stand against the devil’s lies. 
    我們能敵擋那惡者,
    And army bold, whose battle cry is love, reaching out to those in darkness.
    主的軍隊,勇敢為愛爭戰,搭救在黑暗中人們。
     
    Verse 2
    Our call to war, to love the captive soul, 
    我們受召,愛那被擄靈魂,
    but to rage against the captor.
    卻要憎恨那擄掠者。
    And with the sword that makes the wounded whole,
    而那寶劍 傷者可得痊癒,
    we will fight with faith and valor. 
    我們勇敢因信爭戰。
    When faced with trials on every side, 
    雖有試煉 四面襲擊,
    we know the outcome is secure, 
    我們深知結局已定,
    and Christ will have the prize for which He died: an inheritance of nations. 
    基督受死,為要得那獎賞:就是萬國為祂產業。 
     
    Chorus
    Arise, shine, for your light has come. 
    Arise, shine, 你的光到來,
    Arise, shine for the risen Son. 
    Arise, shine, 因基督復活。
    Lift your eyes, we are His radiant bride. 
    當仰望,主的燦爛新娘,
    Arise, O Church, arise. 
    興起,教會,興起。
     
    Verse 3
    Come see the cross where love and mercy meet, 
    看十架上 愛與憐憫相遇,
    as the Son of God is stricken.
    因人子為我們受創。
    Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet, 
    看祂腳下 那惡者受擊打,
    for the Conqueror has risen!
    因爲得勝者已復活。
    And as the stone is rolled away
    而當那石頭被挪開,
    and Christ emerges from the grave,
    基督從墳墓中出現, 
    the vict’ry march 
    勝利持續,
    continues till the day
    直到那日來臨, 
    every eye and heart shall see Him.
    所有人必要看見祂。

    Verse 4
    So Spirit come, put strength in every stride, give grace for every hurdle, 
    聖靈請來,賜下力量恩典,邁開步伐 跨越障礙;
    that we may run with faith to win the prize of a servant good and faithful.
    憑信奔跑 為主贏得獎賞 成為良善忠心僕人。
    As saints of old still line the way, retelling triumphs of His grace, 
    昔日聖徒,仍然持續 傳揚基督得勝恩典,
    We hear their calls and hunger for the day when with Christ we stand in glory.   
    聽見他們 渴求那日我們 與主站立在榮耀裡。

    Chorus 
    Arise, shine, for your light has come. 
    Arise, shine, 你的光到來,
    Arise, shine for the risen Son. 
    Arise, shine, 因基督復活。
    Lift your eyes, we are His radiant bride. 
    當仰望,主的燦爛新娘,
    Arise, O Church, arise. 
    興起,教會,興起。 

    Outro 

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈我救贖主〉(“I Will Sing of My Redeemer”)
    🎼 詞|Words: Philip P. Bliss
    🎼 曲|Music: James McGranahan
    🎼 演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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  • 萬王之王 ("King of Kings")

    Hello, everyone, and welcome to 愛的凱歌 Adore Him. I'm Judy, your host. Today, I'd like to share a beautiful Christian song called "King of Kings," which Hillsong Worship released in 2019 as a lead single.

    "King of Kings" was penned by several songwriters, including Brook Ligertwood. She once shared the story behind the song, saying that they attempted to summarize the story of the gospel and of the church. Through the song, they wanted to emphasize that the heart of the gospel and the church's birth originated from the life of Jesus Christ—his birth, suffering, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

    Ligertwood continued by saying that the gospel speaks to the salvation of Jesus Christ for all of us, and it is not something of the past but a "now" reality. We all need to respond to Him and His salvation "now," and this response should be ongoing—now, in the future, and forever. She hopes that Christians always look at Christ, the Son of God, who shed His blood for humanity's sins, and then we repent, believe, and profess our faith to Him, our Lord. He is the King of Kings who places us in the stories of "King of Kings."

    As a songwriter, Ligertwood specifically loved a few lines in verse 4: "And the church of Christ was born, then the Spirit lit the flame. Now this gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not faint." She hoped and prayed that through this song, all children of God may encourage one another, reminding them endlessly to proclaim the gospel of Christ's salvation by completely depending on the Holy Spirit and to stand firm with confidence. Even though worldly things or social winds may sway and distract us from our Lord, Jesus Christ, remember that "the gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not faint." *

    God reveals to us in Philippians 2: 6-11, saying:

    Who, being in very nature God,
        did not consider equality with God something to be used to his advantage;
    rather, he made himself nothing
        by taking the very nature of a servant,
        being made in human likeness.
    And being found in appearance as a man,
        he humbled himself
        by becoming obedient to death—
            even death on a cross!
    Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
        and gave him the name that is above every name,
    that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
        in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
     and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
        to the glory of God the Father.

    And He also speaks to us in Revelation 19:16, saying:
    On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:
       King of kings and lord of lords.

    At the end of this episode, we invite you to join our team and sing along to the Mandarin version of "King of Kings," giving praise and exaltation to our Lord, the King of Kings.

    * See:  https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2687

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    Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him),我是Judy。今天要和大家分享的詩歌為〈萬王之王〉(“King of Kings”);這是新頌敬拜團(Hillsong Worship) 在2019年發行的單曲。還記得,隔年翻譯了這首詩歌後,我們教會詩班在復活節主日禮拜,就以這首詩歌獻詩。

    〈萬王之王〉是由多位創作者共同譜寫而成的。Brook Ligertwood (這首詩歌的其中一位創作者),曾經分享有關創作這首詩歌的背後故事。她說:〈萬王之王〉這首詩歌嘗試總結福音和教會的故事。詩歌內容扎根於聖經經文,敘述福音的核心與教會的故事,始於耶穌的誕生,並透過五旬節聖靈降臨,將領受救恩的我們—眾神的兒女們,放置在耶穌救恩的故事與教會當中。

    Brook Ligertood又提到:…耶穌基督救恩不是一個古老的遺傳或作古的事件,我們都當立即回應主耶穌的救恩。不單單現在,還有未來,我們都要單單地定睛耶穌基督。主耶穌是神的兒子,祂為著你我的罪(人類的罪)流血受死,第三日復活。我們當悔改、當相信並承認耶穌是基督。祂是「萬王之王」,祂把我們放在這救恩的故事裡;我們也當在這個救恩的故事中,繼續前進,奔向天城。

    這首詩歌的第四節歌詞,開頭是這麼描述的:「基督的教會誕生,聖靈以烈火點燃;這亙古常存真理,不動搖,不衰敗。」Brook Ligertwood身為創作者,她自己特別喜歡以上這幾句歌詞。一方面,她強調我們要倚靠聖靈來傳揚基督耶穌救恩的福音。另外一方面,她認為我們彼此都要互相提醒:不論世代如何變遷,不論世俗風潮如何,基督救恩福音真理,「不動搖,不衰敗」。(附註)
     
    聖經腓立比書2:6-11曉諭我們:「(耶穌)他本有神的形象,不以自己與神同等為強奪的;反倒虛己,取了奴僕的形象,成為人的樣式;既有人的樣子,就自己卑微,存心順服,以至於死,且死在十字架上。所以,神將他升為至高,又賜給他那超乎萬名之上的名,叫一切在天上的、地上的,和地底下的,因耶穌的名無不屈膝,無不口稱耶穌基督為主,使榮耀歸與父神。」
     
    啟示錄19:16說道:「在他衣服和大腿上有名寫著說:『萬王之王,萬主之主。」」
     
    節目尾聲,邀請您和我們團隊錄製的中文版〈萬王之王〉(“King of Kings”),一同來敬拜讚美我們的「萬王之王,萬主之主」。

    * 附註:參見  https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2687

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    ✏️ 〈萬王之王〉(“King of Kings”) 
    詞曲|Words and Music: Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood 
    編曲|Arrangement: Dan Galbraith

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    ✏️ 中文版〈萬王之王〉錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for "King of Kings" Mandarin version):
    人聲|Voices: Cherry Shih, Sarah Wu, and Peggy Liao
    鼓手|Percussion: Priscilla Huang
    吉他|Guitar: Fountain Lin
    鍵盤|Keyboards: Vivien Lin and Judy Lin
    後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin

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    ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin)
    🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translator: Judy Lin
    🎼 日期|Date: February 2, 2020

    Verse 1
    In the darkness, we were waiting
    在黑暗中我們等候,
    Without hope, without light.
    無盼望、無光明,
    'Til from Heaven You came running, 
    直到祢從天奔向我,
    There was mercy in Your eyes.
    雙眼充滿了憐憫。
    To fulfill the law and prophets
    藉律法先知而應驗
    To a virgin came the word.
    由童女道成肉身,
    From a throne of endless glory,
    祢捨棄榮耀的寶座,
    To a cradle in the dirt.
    竟降生在塵世中。

    Chorus
    Praise the Father, praise the Son,
    讚美父,讚美人子,
    Praise the Spirit, three in one.
    讚美聖靈,三一神。
    God of glory, Majesty
    榮耀君王 至高神,
    Praise forever to the King of Kings
    讚美萬王之王到永遠。

    Verse 2
    To reveal the kingdom coming  
    為顯明祢國度臨到,
    And to reconcile the lost,
    為與失喪者和好
    To redeem the whole creation, 
    為救贖所有受造物,
    You did not despise the cross.
    祢輕看十架羞辱。
    For even in your suffering, 
    即便要經歷苦痛,
    You saw to the other side.
    祢仍然定意前往,
    Knowing this was our salvation, 
    深知這必拯救我們,
    Jesus for our sake you died.
    耶穌為我們受死。

    Chorus
    Praise the Father, praise the Son,
    讚美父,讚美人子,
    Praise the Spirit, three in one.
    讚美聖靈,三一神。
    God of glory, Majesty
    榮耀君王 至高神,
    Praise forever to the King of Kings
    讚美萬王之王到永遠。

    Verse 3
    And the morning that You rose, 
    那清晨主祢復活,
    All of Heaven held its breath,
    諸天都屏息等候,
    'Til that stone was moved for good,
    直等石頭被挪開,
    For the Lamb had conquered death.
    因羔羊戰勝死亡。
    And the dead rose from their tombs,
    死的人都活過來,
    And the angels stood in awe,
    眾天使敬畏站立,
    For the souls of all who'd come
    凡來到天父面前,
    To the Father are restored.
    所有靈魂都恢復。

    Verse 4
    And the church of Christ was born,
    基督的教會誕生,
    Then the Spirit lit the flame.
    聖靈以烈火點燃;
    Now this gospel truth of old 
    這亙古常存真理,
    Shall not kneel, shall not faint.
    不動搖,不衰敗。
    By His blood and in His name
    藉寶血和祂聖名,
    In His freedom I am free,
    在祂裡面我自由,
    For the love of Jesus Christ
    因耶穌基督的愛,
    Who has resurrected me.
    祂使我得以復活。

    Chorus
    Praise the Father, praise the Son,
    讚美父,讚美人子,
    Praise the Spirit, three in one.
    讚美聖靈,三一神。
    God of glory, Majesty
    榮耀君王 至高神,
    Praise forever to the King of Kings.
    讚美萬王之王到永遠,
    Praise forever to the King of Kings.
    讚美萬王之王到永遠。

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)
    🎼〈我們有一故事傳給萬邦〉(“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”)
    🎼 詞曲|Words and Music by H. Ernest Nichol
    🎼 演奏|Performed by Judy Lin

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    ✏️封面相片|Cover Photo: Judy Lin



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  • 祢稱我所是 ("Who You Say I Am")

    Hi, 朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him),我是Judy。今天要和大家分享的詩歌為〈祢稱我所是〉(“Who You Say I Am”);出自於新頌敬拜團(Hillsong Worship) 在2018年發行的專輯There Is More。

    〈祢稱我所是〉的歌詞,句句充滿著隱喻聖經真理的啟示與教導,大膽地對比這個短暫世界企圖想要去扭曲、界定我們存在的價值與目的。這首詩歌主要是在驚嘆與頌讚上帝的奇妙恩典。歌詞展現了上帝對世人長闊高深的愛。當我們還是罪人,是罪惡的奴僕時,上帝就藉由祂的獨生愛子耶穌基督,為我們的罪死,復活,使我們稱義;又使我們得以和上帝和好。這一切都出自於神對我們的愛與恩典。這首歌不僅把焦點放在我們與神和好,因信稱義,以及我們從罪惡中得釋放,得自由,還進一步地帶領我們看見,我們要進入神的家中,成為祂的兒女。至終,這首詩歌宣告:我們因著神的恩典得救;我們是神的兒;並且祂已經為我們預備了地方。


    在預備這集的Podcast,重新讀了〈祢稱我所是〉(“Who You Say I Am”)這首詩歌的歌詞時,覺得整個歌詞脈絡的進行,彷彿重現了《天路歷程》(The Pilgrim's Progress)書中、名叫「基督徒」的天路客在「曉諭之家」(The House of the Interpreter)看到的其中三個異象的場景。

    第一個場景是,「曉諭之家」的主人曉諭,拉著基督徒的手,帶他進到一間滿是灰塵的大廳,基督徒觀望了一會兒,曉諭才吩咐僕人前來打掃。當那人開始清掃灰塵時,屋裏頓時塵土飛揚,基督徒幾乎要窒息了。這時後,曉諭對一旁的少女說:「去取水來,把這屋子用水灑一灑。」少女灑過水後,房間一下子就打掃乾淨了。基督徒問:「這是什麼意思呢?」曉諭解釋道:「這大廳就好比一顆從未受過福音洗禮的心,而這些灰塵象徵的,是一個人的罪惡與內心的腐敗,以致於人心都被污染了。掃除灰塵是執行律法,灑水則是傳播福音。你剛才親眼見到打掃之初,塵土飛揚,不但沒有使大廳更乾淨,反而差點把你嗆死。這說明了律法不僅無法洗淨人心,反倒使罪惡更加猖狂。因此律法只能發現、禁止罪惡的產生,卻不能給予世人抵抗罪惡的能力。」「還有,你也看見了,那少女用水灑在客廳裡,便使人覺得潔淨多了。這表示福音深入人心,罪惡自然消失;心靈一旦被洗淨,邪惡便被驅逐,此後居住於心中的便是榮耀的主基督了。」
     
    不久,曉諭又帶著基督徒到一個地方,牆邊有一堆火正熊熊燃燒,有個人站在一旁,不時把水澆在火堆上,然而火勢卻愈燒愈旺。
    基督徒:「這是什麼意思呢?」曉諭回答:「這堆火代表人心中所接受的恩典,而那個想用水將火澆滅的便是魔鬼。雖然牠極盡一切想達到目的,但火勢卻更加熾烈。等會兒你便知道其中的原因了。」說著,曉諭就帶著基督徒走到牆外,看到在那裡有個人拿著一桶油,暗中不住地往火上澆。於是基督徒問:「這又是什麼意思呢?」曉諭答道:「這人便是基督,他不斷用恩典的油來保守人心,因此,儘管魔鬼試圖熄滅人心中的恩典,人心依然光明。而那澆灌的人之所以暗自站在牆外,這說明一個受到試探的人,不容易看到恩典在心裡動工。」

    最後第三個場景,看到曉諭帶著基督徒來到一個樂園,那裏聳立著一座宏偉的宮殿,基督徒看見了,不禁喜形於色。他看見宮殿的頂層有一些人穿梭來往,每個人都穿著金色的華服。於是基督徒又問道:「我們是否也能進入?」曉諭一語不發地領著基督徒朝向宮殿門前走去。在大門前,有許多人駐足不前,彷彿想進去又不敢進去。同時離門口不遠處,有個人坐在桌子旁,桌子擺著一本冊子和筆墨,任何想進去的人都得先登記。基督徒還看見門廊上站著一些全副武裝的人,似乎是要以武力驅逐那些進去的人。基督徒不免有些納悶。最後,當門外的人紛紛識趣地掉頭而去時,忽然見到一個魁梧的男子走到負責登錄名冊的桌前,說道:「先生,我要報名。」登記完後,那個人拔出寶劍,戴上頭盔,當即衝進門去,那些守門的武士群起攻之,但是那人毫無懼色,奮力一拼,終至兩敗俱傷。但最後仍讓他殺出一條生路來,並一直衝進宮殿中。那時宮殿頂上忽然傳來欣喜的叫聲:「請進!請進!你將贏得永恆的榮耀!」於是那人依言走進了宮殿,並且換上和那些人相同的金色華服。(註1)

    聖經約翰福音14:1-4所說的:「你們心裡不要憂愁,你們信神,也當信我。在我父的家裡有許多住處,若是沒有,我就早已告訴你們了,我去原是為你們預備地方去。我若去為你們預備了地方,就必再來接你們到我那裡去,我在哪裡,叫你們也在哪裡。我往哪裡去你們知道,那條路你們也知道。」
     
    今天的節目,我以Hillsong Worship發行的鋼琴獨奏版本來呈現〈祢稱我所是〉(“Who You Say I Am”) 這首詩歌。節目資訊欄也有放進我在去年初翻譯的中文歌詞,以及中英歌詞對照。邀請您一同來聆聽!我們下週見 ❤️

    → 註1:參考 本仁.約翰著。林燕珠、牟善應譯。《天路歷程—修訂版》。台北:道聲,2019。


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    ✏️ 〈祢稱我所是〉(“Who You Say I Am”) 
    🎼 Words and Music: Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan
    🎼 Piano Solo Arrangement: Hillsong Worship (purchased from Musicnotes and authorized for use by Judy Lin)
    🎼 Mandarin Translation: Judy Lin (Date: Jan. 4, 2023) 
    🎼 Performer: Judy Lin

    Verse 1
    Who am I that the highest King would welcome me?
    我是誰 那至高王何竟迎接我?
    I was lost but He brought me in,
    前我失喪祂卻接納我?
    oh, His love for me.
    喔! 祂愛 為我
    oh, His love for me.
    喔! 祂愛 為我

    Verse 2
    Free at last, He has ransomed me. His grace runs deep.
    得自由,祂已贖回我,何等恩典。
    While I was a slave to sin, Jesus died for me.
    當我是罪的奴僕,耶穌為我死。
    Oh, He died for me.
    喔!祂為我死。

    Chorus
    Who the Son sets free, oh is free indeed. 
    人子釋放我,喔真得自由,
    I’m a child of God, yes, I am.
    我是神兒女,Yes I am.

    In my Father’s house there’s a place for me.
    在我父家中,有預備地方
    I’m a child of God, yes I am.
    我是神兒女,Yes I am.

    Bridge
    I am chosen, not forsaken.
    我受揀選,非遭丟棄,
    I am who You say I am.
    我是祢稱我所是。
    You are for me, not against me.
    祢幫助我,非敵擋我,
    I am who You say I am.
    我是祢稱我所是。
    I am who You say I am.
    我是祢稱我所是。

    Chorus (同上)
    Bridge (同上)
    Chorus (同上)
    Bridge (同上)

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music): 〈照我的樣子〉
    演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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    ✏️封面相片|Cover Photo: Judy Lin



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  • 我們持定活潑信心 ("We Keep Our Faith Alive!")

    ✏️ 〈我們持定活潑信心〉(“We Keep Our Faith Alive!”) 
    🎼 Composers: Don Besig and Nancy Price
    🎼 Mandarin Translation: Judy Lin  
    🎼 Performers: Vivien Lin & Judy Lin

    Verse 1
    Gathered here within this place, 
    讓我們聚在此地,
    we can share in God’s redeeming grace. 
    同來分享神救贖恩典;
    There’s no room for doubt or fear; 
    疑和懼毫無餘地,
    we can feel His presence here. 
    神正在我們中間。
    As we face each passing day
    迎向每一個日子,
    we will serve and honor and obey; 
    服事、順從為我們榮耀;
    and if hope should start to dim, 
    雖盼望起初微小,
    we will know our trust is in Him.
    我們的信靠在乎祂。

    Chorus
    And we will keep our faith alive,
    我們持定活潑信心,
    God will always be our guide.
    神總是引導我們,
    Through the darkest night, 
    極深的夜晚,
    we will see God’s light.
    必看見主光,
    We will keep our faith alive!
    我們有活潑信心。

    Verse 2
    We will live as God has planned 
    甚願活出神計畫,
    though at times we may not understand.
    雖有時我們無法明白;
    Many things we may not see,
    許多事雖未眼見,
    but our faith will help us believe.
    此信心助我們相信。
    From His word we learn the truth;
    祂的話 我們真理,
    through His love we all are born a new.
    祂的愛 我們全被更新;
    With His help we will not fall 
    我們必不致跌倒,
    for we know our God will prevail.
    因知我們神必掌權。

    Chorus
    (同上)

    Verse 3
    When we share the love He gives,
    我們分享祂的愛,
    all the world will know that we are His.
    全世界必知我們屬祂;
    In God’s name we stand as one,
    祂的名 我們合一,
    and through us, His work will be done!
    藉我們 主工必成就。

    Chorus
    (同上)

    We will stand as one ‘til His work is done, 
    我們合一直到主工成就,
    we will keep our faith alive!
    來持定活潑信心!

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    ✏️ 背景音樂  (Background Music)

    〈主凡是引導〉 (“All the Way My Savior Leads Me”)
    詞|Words: F. J. Crosby
    曲|Music: R. Lowry

    〈主是我萬有〉 (“Be Thou My Vision”)
    詞|Words: Dallan Forgiall
    曲|Music: Irish Traditional Music 

    演奏|Performer: Judy Lin

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    ✏️封面相片|Cover Photo: Judy Lin

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