古诗：閟宫 中英比照.docx

古诗：閟宫 中英比照
How pure and still are the solemn temples ，
In their strong solidity and minute com9 页


With dragon-emblazoned banner attends the sacrifices ，
His six reins soft and pliant .
In spring and autumn he does not neglect [the sacrifices] ；
His offerings are all without error .
To the great and sovereign God ，
And to his great ancestor Hou-ji ，
He offers the victims ， red and pure .
Then enjoy ， they approve ，
And bestow blessings in large number .
The duke of Zhou ， and [your other] great ancestors ，
Also bless you .
In autumn comes the sacrifices of the season ，
But in summer the bulls for it have had their horns capped .
They are the white bull and the red one ；
[There are] the bull-figured goblet in its dignity ；
Roast pig ， minced meat ， and soups ；
The dishes of bamboo and wood ， and the large stand ；
And the dancers all-complete .
The filial descendant will be blessed .
[Your ancestors]will make you gloriously prosperous ！
They will make you long-lived and good ， ——
To preserve this eastern region ，










Long possessing the State of Lu ，
Unwaning ， unfallen ，
Unshaken ， undisturbed ！
They will make your friendship with your three aged [ministers] ，
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