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【福音與中華】藏族福音事工的先驅--克省悟(5)

 

甘南藏區卓尼教會的建立 (上)  | 卓尼的凶宅

譯文:小保羅

 

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甘肅卓尼在藏區的地理位置
藏區傳統分區:衛藏(紅)、安多(藍)、康區(綠)

 

克省悟夫婦於義和團運動爆發的次年(1901年)6 月結婚。之后,他們急於返回甘藏邊區,但當時中國西部局勢不穩,尚不具備開展宣教工作的條件。


在那個時期,宣道會華中區也仍處於義和團運動后的艱難恢復階段。於是,華中區的弟兄姊妹先后請求克省悟出任宣道會華中區的主席、司庫和秘書。

1903 年秋天,宣道會美國總部委派高樂弼醫生(Dr. R. H. Glover)出任華中區的新任主席。次年 1 月,克省悟夫婦終於被 "放行",前往他們深愛的藏區。

克省悟夫婦重返故地后,發現需要更大的場地。於是,他們購買了洮州城牆西南角外的一大塊地基,在上面建起房屋,用作宣教士住所、教堂,以及對漢族和藏族福音事工的場地。

甘藏邊區的宣教士們下定決心,要從一個真正的藏區基地向西藏傳福音。克省悟弟兄首次到甘肅后兩個月,便對當地政治局勢做出正確的分析。雖然漢人宣布安多地區屬於他們,但這裡實際是由一位藏族土司統治的。這位土司生活在距洮州 15 英里的小城卓尼。他了解到卓尼是安多藏區的宗教中心及政治中心之一。

宣教士們曾通過向漢族房東租借房屋的方式在拉卜楞和保安獲得立足之處。因為有藏族人反對,所以他們只能試圖借助中國官員名義上的保護而保留自己的住所。在卓尼,他們打算從一個藏族房主買一處藏式房屋,並希望一切都能順利。

但是,在計劃之初他們沒能顧及到當地掌權者的感受。這位卓尼土司起初顯得非常友好。鑒於之前在拉卜楞和保安的經歷,宣教士們都很歡欣鼓舞。可實際上,卓尼土司和當地喇嘛憑借自己的勢力,無所不用其極地阻止宣教士在城內落腳。

 

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卓尼土司楊積慶(1891-1937)

 

一年後,宣道會才有機會向藏人購買一棟大房子。這棟房屋已空置多年,而宣教士們在清理房間、預備入住之時才明白空置的原因:在一個大的面粉箱中發現了一具骷髏!似乎曾有一個藏族人在屋內遇害,據說他的鬼魂常常在房內出沒。結果,沒有人願意住在這裡,而且幾乎所有人都做出可怕的預測:這些膽大愚蠢的外國人會在三年之內死光。

 

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卓尼宣教站

 

然而,那些有權有勢的人顯然沒有把這些外國人的上帝考慮在內——宣教士們確實搬進來居住了,可他們並沒有死。

接下來,卓尼土司征召了喇嘛和密咒師。他們為咒詛宣教士的房屋建造了一座魘鎮塔。這種塔類似於靈界中的避雷針,用以從空中聚集邪氣,再猛擲在仇敵的身上。

 

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卓尼城全景中上:山腳下的土司衙門(官邸)﹔
左中:佛塔(魘鎮塔)﹔左上:宣教站

 

幸運的是,這些術士沒能瞄準目標,或者說他們 "走火" 了。咒詛被鄰近一座房子吸走了,那家人隨后遭遇接二連三的災禍,而宣教士們的房屋卻安然無恙。克省悟夫婦平安地在這座 "凶宅" 中住了三四年,卻沒有一次遇到 "鬼魂"。相反的,這處房室給宣教士一家帶來了巨大的祝福:1906 年,克省悟夫婦的第三個兒子 彼得•布雷納德(Peter Brainerd)在這裡出生了。

 

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克省悟夫婦與三個兒子的合影(攝於 1907 年,卓尼)

前排從左到右:彼得、羅伯特、威廉

 

實際上,確實有一種邪惡的力量縈繞著卓尼這片土地,但是那絕不是由一具枯骨或是 "冤魂" 發出的力量。墮落扭曲的思想、荒誕不經的迷信,以及邪靈魔鬼的教訓充滿僧人們的頭腦。在喇嘛寺裡,淫亂、腐敗和陰謀之事層出不窮,如瘡潰爛流膿。官長的府邸則因各樣罪行而散發惡臭,謀殺和自殺的事接連不斷。卓尼實在是聖經《羅馬書》中關於異教描寫的一個生動的實例。

宣道會進入卓尼,就像一束光照進伸手不見五指的黑暗之中。在工作報告中,克省悟弟兄寫道:多年以來,宣道會在卓尼開展了各種形式的福音事工。基督和他的救恩被傳講給卓尼的土司、僧侶和平民。在城鎮、寺廟和周圍鄉村,各個階層的人都聽到了福音。許多血統純正的藏人、漢藏混血兒和漢人都接受基督作他們的救主,並在洮河裡公開受洗。一間教會在卓尼建立,無論在和平時期還是戰亂之中,信徒們都堅持正常聚會。

 

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身著藏族服飾的克省悟夫婦(攝於 1907 年)

 

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克省悟夫人和艾克仁夫人坐在躺椅上織毛衣

 

這就是卓尼,一個鬧鬼的地方——既是藏區的所多瑪和蛾摩拉,又是聖徒誕生的土地。在這裡,我們看到了福音在撒旦的營壘所發出的大能。

 

      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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