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【敬拜與音樂】《青年聖歌》和《生命聖詩》

 

Music 1《生命聖詩》的總編輯何統雄先生於 2015 年 2 月 9 日晚在加拿大多倫多安息主懷,享年 95 歲。他曾在宣道出版社工作,還任著名的《青年聖歌》的翻譯及編輯。他的工作對於在世界各地的華人教會有重要和深遠的影響。

起初因何統雄先生的母親在宣道女院任教,所以從少年時期,他已認識從美國來的西教士劉福群牧師( Rev. William C. Newbern )。劉牧師曾任建道神學院院長,他不僅注重造就教牧人才,他也注重聖樂及聖詩的事工。他希望把西方教會最好的聖詩介紹給中國的教會。

何先生中學時期有一年的暑假,他從廣西桂平去梧州-建道聖經學院所在地。當時劉牧師需要編印《宣道詩》的琴譜本,他邀請何先生幫忙貼製五線譜原稿,以便製版印刷。這是他們第一次在聖詩出版上同工合作。

可惜在 1949 年 10 月中國國內政權改變,梧州建道聖經學院停課,劉牧師也搬遷到香港長洲籌備復課,學校後來易名為建道神學院。後來何先生也去了香港。根據他的描述 "有一天,劉牧師約我見面,並對我說:'宣道總會有一筆特別款項,是指定用作聖詩的事工,我們打算翻譯一些聖詩,編成英中對照聖詩集,請你考慮可否願意幫助我一同翻譯聖詩。'" 雖然他沒有這方面的經驗,但經過祈禱後,他毅然接受這挑戰。在主的帶領下,他開始了翻譯出版《青年聖歌》的工作。

在 2011 年宣道出版社-百周年感恩音樂會《青年聖歌之夜》何統雄先生分享到他的工作:

"於是我便到劉福群牧師住所上班,第一首翻譯的聖詩是 Cleanse Me ( 潔淨我 )。譯稿完成後,劉福群牧師將這首英中對照譯稿,送給多位牧師評閱後都獲好評。

此後,我們便繼續翻譯,當譯夠五十首時,即由我發稿植字校對編輯剪貼設計封面,一手包辦(以後總共十二集均是如是)。定名《青年聖歌》,由宣道書局出版,這就是《青年聖歌》出版的過程。自第一集《青年聖歌》出版後,大受歡迎,之後每出版達四集時,再合編為一綜合本,而第一本綜合本銷量奇佳,有一年《青年聖歌》銷售的收入,竟夠支付宣道書局全部員工該年的薪金。

再回頭說,1950 年中有一天,劉福群牧師告訴我,那筆專用款已用罄,換言之,他不能再支付我的薪金了。

之後,他介紹我見宣道書局經理包忠傑牧師。由於包牧師對我不太認識,他要我帶同資歷及美術作品見他,並查問我的靈命狀況,結果聘請我在宣道書局工作,負責出版、製作、封面設計。此外,包牧師亦答應劉福群牧師,容許我每星期三到長洲,幫助劉牧師繼續翻釋聖詩。上午先在建道教預科生一堂美術,下午才做譯詩的工作。

譯聖詩跟譯文章不一樣,除了要信、達、雅之外,聖詩因有字數的限制,必須注意與音階的高低和節拍相配合,並要押韻。每首詩譯完後,還要在琴前彈唱數遍,直到修改至滿意為止。

我與劉福群牧師譯詩時,無拘無束,輕鬆愉快,倦了稍停一下,喝杯咖啡提神,真是樂趣,更是享受。

Music 2當《青年聖歌》第十集準備出版時,劉福群牧師被主接去,令我黯然神傷,特別在第十集初版封裡,撰文悼念他。

一直以來,劉福群牧師有一個心願,就是要出版一本不分宗派英中對照的詩本。他早已搜集了六百多首聖詩資料,可惜他這個願望,在他有生之年未能達成。但神感動了宣道書局經理韋德仁牧師,及現任宣道出版社許朝英社長促進此事工。神特別恩待我,在此事工有份參與,被委任為總編輯,經過六年悠長的時間,得到多位神學家、聖樂家、資深譯者及宣道出版社同工通力合作,《生命聖詩》終於 1986 年面世,劉福群牧師最後的心願終於能達成。

是神的恩典,引導我在聖詩方面的事奉,也蒙劉福群牧師對我有知遇之恩,選拔我同工二十多年之久,除了是工作夥伴,更建立了深厚的友情,這份情誼,仍留我心間,不時懷念。"(原載自「生命聖詩頌唱會」及「青年聖歌之夜」場刊)


生命聖詩》和《青年聖歌》這兩部詩歌集廣受世界各地華人教會的歡迎。它們可以被認為是幾十年來陪伴一群華人基督徒成長的寶貝。它們造就到為華人基督徒的屬靈生命的成長的重要貢獻。也許下一次,當你打開這兩部詩歌的時候,你能記住這些偉大基督徒的貢獻。

另外,劉福群牧師在他《十架與冠冕》一書中說 :"我注意到神往往在許多年前,就開始預備祂的工人﹔甚至遠在他們未投入工作之前。"這是何等的真實。各位讀者,也許你有機會成為下一個上帝要預備的工人,你是否願意呢?

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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