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樂七 〈（樂章一）〉 ○郊祀祈穀雩祀五方帝感生帝建隆郊祀八曲
Music 7 (Music Section One) Suburban sacrifice, prayer-for-grain and rain-prayer rites to the Five Directional Emperors and the Regeneration Emperor: eight hymns from the Jianlong suburban sacrifice
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降神，《高安》在國南方，時維就陽。 以祈帝祉，式致民康。 豆籩鼎俎，金石絲簧。 禮行樂奏，皇祚無疆。
Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: In the south of the realm, the season now turns toward the yang. We pray for the Emperor's grace, that the people may live in peace. Offerings in vessels great and small, and music of metal, stone, silk, and pipe. As ritual unfolds and music sounds, may the imperial fortune know no end.
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皇帝升降，《隆安》步武舒遲，升壇肅祗。 其容允若，於禮攸宜。
The Emperor's ascent and descent, to the tune the cited text: His pace is measured and unhurried; mounting the altar, he is grave and reverent. His bearing is wholly becoming—exactly as the rites require.
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奠玉幣，《嘉安》嘉玉製幣，以通神明。 神不享物，享於克誠。 奉俎，《豐安》笙鏞備樂，繭栗陳牲。 乃迎芳俎，以薦高明。 酌獻，《禧安》丹雲之爵，金龍之杓。 挹於尊罍，是曰清酌。
Presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Noble jade shaped into offerings, to reach the spirits on high. The spirits do not delight in gifts alone—they accept the offering only when sincerity is complete. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Pipes and bells fill the hall with music; cocoons and chestnuts accompany the sacrificial beasts. The fragrant stand is brought forward, offered up to the exalted and luminous Powers. Libation and offering, to the tune the cited text: A goblet like crimson clouds, a ladle wrought with golden dragons. Drawn from the great jars and urns—this is the clear libation.
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飲福，《禧安》潔茲五齊，酌彼六尊。 致誠斯至，率禮彌敦。 以介景福，永隆後昆。 重熙累洽，帝道攸尊。
Receiving the blessing, to the tune the cited text: Purify the five grades of ale; pour from the six great urns. When sincerity is brought to its height, observance of the rites grows ever more devout. May great blessing be granted, and posterity flourish forever. Radiance upon radiance, harmony heaped upon harmony—the Way of the Emperor stands supreme.
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亞獻、終獻，《正安》謂天蓋高，其聽孔卑。 聞樂歆德，介以福禧。 送神，《高安》倏兮而來，忽兮而回。 雲馭杳邈，天門洞開。 咸平親郊八首
Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: Heaven is said to be high above, yet Its hearing draws near to the lowly. Hearing the music, Heaven delights in virtue and grants blessing and joy. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: In a flash It arrives; in an instant It departs. The cloud-chariot fades into the distance; the Gate of Heaven swings open. These are eight hymns from the Xianping imperial suburban sacrifice.
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降神，《高安》圜丘何方？ 在國之陽。 禮神合祭，運啟無疆。 祖考來格，籩豆成行。 其儀肅肅，降福穰穰。
Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Where lies the Round Mound? In the southern quarter of the realm. The spirits are honored in one great rite; destiny opens without limit. Forebears draw near; trays and vessels stand in ordered rows. The rite is grave and still; blessings pour down in plenty.
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皇帝升降，《隆安》禮備樂成，乾健天行。 帝容有穆，佩玉鏘鳴。
The Emperor's ascent and descent, to the tune the cited text: Rites are complete and music fulfilled; Heaven's vigor moves as the creative force. The Emperor's bearing is solemn; his jade pendants chime and ring.
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奠玉幣，《嘉安》定位毖祀，告於神明。 嘉玉量幣，享於克誠。 奉俎，《豐安》有牲斯純，有俎斯陳。 進於上帝，昭報深仁。 酌獻，《禧安》大報於帝，盛德升聞。 醴齊良潔，粢盛芬。
Presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: The place is set for the solemn rite; word is sent to the spirits on high. Noble jade and measured offerings—the spirits accept only when sincerity is complete. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Pure victims are ready; the stands are set in place. They are offered to the Supreme Lord, proclaiming His deep benevolence. Libation and offering, to the tune the cited text: Great tribute is paid to the Lord on High; resplendent virtue rises and is heard. The ceremonial ale is pure and fine; the grain offerings are fragrant.
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飲福，《禧安》祀帝圜丘，九州獻力。 禮行於郊，百神受職。 靈祗格思，享我明德。 天鑒孔章，玄祉昭錫。
Receiving the blessing, to the tune the cited text: The Lord is worshipped at the Round Mound; the Nine Provinces bring their tribute. The rite is performed in the suburbs; the hundred spirits take up their stations. Spirits and earthly powers draw near; they accept our shining virtue. Heaven's gaze is clear and bright; hidden blessings are openly granted.
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亞獻、終獻，《正安》羽籥雲罷，幹戚載揚。 接神有恪，錫羨無疆。 送神，《高安》神駕來思，風舉雲飛。 神馭歸止，天空露晞。 景祐親郊，三聖並侑二首
Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: The feather-flutes fall silent like clouds; shields and axes are brandished on high. The spirits are welcomed with reverence; blessings flow without end. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: The spirit-carriage approaches; wind lifts and clouds soar. The spirit-chariot returns and rests; the sky clears and the dew fades. Two hymns from the Jingyou imperial suburban sacrifice, with the Three Sages jointly enshrined
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奠幣，《廣安》千齡啟運，三後在天。 嘉壇並侑，億萬斯年。 酌獻，《彰安》皇基締構，帝係靈長。 躬薦鬱鬯，子孫保昌。 常祀二首
Presentation of silks, to the tune the cited text: A thousand ages begin their course; the three sovereigns dwell in Heaven. At the noble altar they are jointly enshrined—may it endure for ten thousand ages. Libation and offering, to the tune the cited text: The imperial foundation is laid; the imperial line is sacred and long. He himself offers the fragrant ale; may his descendants flourish in prosperity. These are two hymns for the regular sacrifice.
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太祖配位奠幣，《定安》翕受駿命，震疊群方。 侑祀上帝，德厚流光。 酌獻，《英安》誕受靈符，肇基丕業。 配享潔尊，永隆萬葉。 元符親郊五首 〈（餘同咸平，凡闕者皆用舊詞）〉。
Presentation of silks at Taizu's associated seat, to the tune the cited text: He received the great mandate and awed the realms on every side. He assists in worship of the Supreme Lord; his deep virtue shines on and on. Libation and offering, to the tune the cited text: He received the sacred tally and founded the great enterprise. He shares in the pure offerings; may his line flourish for ten thousand generations. These are five hymns from the Yuanfu imperial suburban sacrifice. (The remainder follows the Xianping version; wherever a piece is lacking, the old lyrics are used)
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降神，《景安》 〈（六變辭同）〉。 無為靡遠，深厚廣圻。 祭神恭在，弁冕袞衣。 粢盛豐美，明德馨輝。 以祥以佑，非眇專祈。
Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text (The lyrics for the six changes are the same) Non-action reaches to every distance; deep and vast is the realm. The spirits are worshipped with reverence; cap and coronet, embroidered robes are worn. Grain offerings are rich and fine; bright virtue shines with fragrance. With blessing and with protection—not a narrow prayer for oneself alone.
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升降，《乾安》 〈（罍洗、飲福並奏）〉。 神靈擁衛，景從雲隨。 玉色溫粹，天步舒遲。 周旋陟降，皇心肅祗。 千靈是保，百福攸宜。
Ascent and descent, to the tune the cited text (Jar-washing and receiving the blessing are performed to the same tune) Spirits surround and guard him; splendor follows and clouds attend. His jade-like bearing is warm and pure; his heavenly pace is measured and unhurried. As he moves in ascent and descent, the imperial heart is grave and reverent. A thousand spirits guard him; every blessing is his due.
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退文舞、迎武舞，《正安》左手執籥，右手秉翟。 進旅退旅，萬舞有奕。
Withdrawing the civil dance and welcoming the martial dance, to the tune the cited text: The left hand holds the flute; the right hand grasps the pheasant-feather staff. They advance in ranks and withdraw in ranks; the myriad dancers move in splendor.
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徹豆，《熙安》陟彼郊丘，大祀是承。 其豆孔庶，其香始升。 上帝時歆，以我齊明。 卒事而徹，福祿來成。 送神，《景安》馨遺八尊，器空二簋。 至祝至虔，穹祗貺祉。
Removal of the offerings, to the tune the cited text: Ascending that suburban mound, the great sacrifice is fulfilled. The offerings are plentiful; their fragrance now first rises. The Supreme Lord accepts the offering in due season, for our pure devotion. The rite is completed and the offerings withdrawn; blessing and fortune are fulfilled. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Fragrance lingers in eight great urns; the vessels are emptied, two grain bowls remain. Prayer at its height, devotion at its depth—the Powers on high grant their blessing.
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政和親郊三首
These are three hymns from the Zhenghe imperial suburban sacrifice.
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皇帝升降，《乾安》因山為高，爰陟其首。 玉趾躩如，在帝左右。 帝謂我王，予懷仁厚。 眷言顧之，永綏九有。
The Emperor's ascent and descent, to the tune the cited text: The mountain is made his height, and he climbs to its summit. His jade-like steps are light and swift, at the Lord's left and right. The Lord says to our king: I hold your benevolence and depth in my heart. Looking back upon him with favor, may he forever bring peace to the realm.
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配位酌獻，《大寧》於穆文祖，妙道九德。 默契靈心，肇基王跡。 啟佑後人，垂裕罔極。 合食昭薦，孝思維則。
Libation and offering at the associated seat, to the tune the cited text: Solemn is the civil Ancestor, of wondrous Way and ninefold virtue. In silent accord with the numinous heart, he laid the foundations of the royal house. He opens the way and protects posterity; his bounty flows without end. Joint offerings are clearly presented; filial devotion is the standard.
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於皇順祖，積德累祥。 發源深厚，不耀其光。 基天明命，厥厚克昌。 是孝是享，申錫無疆。
Glorious is the Compliant Ancestor, whose virtue and blessing have piled up through the ages. His source runs deep and strong; he does not flaunt his glory. He laid the foundation of Heaven's bright mandate; his depth brought lasting prosperity. Filial in worship, rich in offering—blessings are granted without end.
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高宗建炎初，國步尚艱，乃詔有司，天帝地祗及他大祀，先以時舉。 太常尋奏，近已增募樂工，幹、羽、簨、虡亦備，始循舊禮，用登歌樂舞。 其祀昊天上帝。
Early in the Jianyan era, when Gaozong's fortunes were still precarious, he ordered the responsible offices to hold sacrifices to the Heavenly Emperor, the Earthly Spirits, and other major rites at the proper seasons without delay. The Court of Imperial Sacrifices soon reported that they had recently recruited additional musicians, and that shields, feathers, banners, and stands were all in readiness; they had begun to follow the old rites, employing the ascending hymns with music and dance. The sacrifice was offered to the August Heaven, the Supreme Lord.
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降神用《景安》
For Descent of the Spirit, the hymn the cited text is used.
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圜鍾為宮，三奏蒐講上儀，式修毖祀。 日吉辰良，禮成樂備。 風馭雲旗，聿來歆止。 嘉我馨德，介茲繁祉。
With the Round Bell as keynote, three movements unfold: the supreme ritual is reviewed, and the pure sacrifice is duly performed. The day is auspicious and the hour propitious; ritual is fulfilled and the music stands ready. Wind-chariots and cloud-banners draw near; the spirits come in joy and take their place. Bless our fragrant virtue, and grant these abundant blessings.
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黃鍾為角，一奏我將我享，涓選休成。 執事有恪，惟寅惟清。 樂既六變，肅雍和鳴。 高高在上，庶幾是聽。
With Yellow Bell as the horn tone, the first movement rises: 'I shall present, I shall receive'—careful selection brings all to perfection. The officiants serve with utmost reverence—in diligence alone and purity alone. When the music has passed through its six changes, solemn harmony fills the air. High above, high above—may You incline to hear.
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太簇為徵，一奏禮崇禋祀，備物薦誠。 昭格穹昊，明德惟馨。 風馬雲車，蚃居歆。 申錫無疆，齎我思成。
With Great Cluster as the melody tone, the first movement rises: the rites exalt the suburban sacrifice, and every offering is set forth in sincerity. Clearly reaching the vast vault of Heaven—bright virtue alone is fragrant. Wind-horses and cloud-chariots come to approach and delight in the offering. Blessings are extended without end, and our prayers are brought to fulfillment.
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姑洗為羽，一奏惟天為大，物始攸資。 恭承禋祀，以報以祈。 神不可度，日監在茲。 有馨明德，庶其格思。
With Gu Xian as the feather tone, the first movement rises: 'Heaven alone is great'—all things depend on it from the very start. We reverently undertake the suburban sacrifice, both to give thanks and to pray. The spirit cannot be fathomed—day by day It watches from here. Fragrant bright virtue is here; may it reach the divine mind.
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皇帝盥洗，《正安》靈承上帝，厲意專精。 設洗於阼，罍水以清。 盥以致潔，感通神明。 無遠弗屆，其饗茲誠。
The Emperor's hand-washing, to the tune the cited text: The spirit receives the Supreme Lord; his mind is keen and wholly refined. The washing stand is set at the eastern steps, and water in the urn is made pure. By washing he achieves purity, and feeling reaches the spirits. Nothing distant lies beyond reach; may the spirits accept this sincerity.
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升壇，《正安》皇矣上帝，神格無方！ 一陽肇復，典祀有常。 豆登豐潔，薦德馨香。 棐忱居歆，降福穰穰。
Ascending the altar, to the tune the cited text: Grand is the Supreme Lord; the spirit arrives from every quarter! As the first yang stirs again, the canonical sacrifices keep their fixed season. The vessels are heaped high with rich offerings; fragrant virtue is presented. With assisting sincerity the spirits dwell in joy, and blessings descend in abundance.
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上帝位奠玉幣，《嘉安》治極發聞，不瑕有芬。 嘉玉陳幣，神屆欣欣。 誠心昭著，欽恭無文。 以安以侑，篤祜何垠。
Presentation of jade and silks at the Supreme Lord's seat, to the tune the cited text: When rule reaches its height renown goes forth; without flaw, fragrance rises. Fine jade and silks are set forth, and the spirit comes in joy. Sincerity shines forth clearly; reverence is offered without empty display. To bring peace and to support the rite—how boundless the blessing granted!
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太祖位奠幣，《安定》茫茫蒼穹，孰知其紀！ 精意潛通，雖遠而邇。 量幣薦誠，有實斯篚。 卷然顧之，永錫繁祉。
Presentation of silks at the Taizu seat, to the tune the cited text: Vast is the dark vault of heaven-who can know its limits! Refined intent reaches through in secret; though far away, it draws near. Silks measured out present sincerity; where there is substance, the basket is filled. Looking back upon them, the spirits forever bestow abundant blessings.
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皇帝還位，《正安》典祀有常，昭事上帝。 奉以告虔，逮迄奠幣。 鍾鼓既設，禮儀既備。 神之格思，恭承貺賜。
The Emperor returns to his place, to the tune the cited text: The canonical sacrifice keeps its fixed order; the Supreme Lord is clearly served. Offerings are raised to declare reverence, down to the laying out of silks. Bells and drums are in place; every ceremony of the rite is ready. As the spirit draws near, gifts are reverently received.
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捧俎，《豐安》祀事孔明，禮文惟楙。 爰潔犧牲，載登俎豆。 或肆或將，無聲無臭，精祲潛通，永綏我後。
Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: The sacrifice is luminously complete; ritual splendor abounds. The victims are purified and set upon the stands and beans. Now displayed, now presented—without sound, without scent—refined essence reaches through in secret, forever securing our descendants.
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上帝酌獻，《嘉安》氣萌黃鍾，萬物資始。 欽若高穹，吉蠲時祀。 神筴泰元，增授無已。 群生熙熙，函蒙繁祉。
Libation at the Supreme Lord's seat, to the tune the cited text: As qi stirs at Yellow Bell, the ten thousand things depend on that beginning. Reverently, as to the high vault—at the seasonal sacrifice all is purified and made auspicious. By the spirit's writ of Grand Origin, blessings are increased without end. All living things flourish; boundless blessing enfolds them.
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太祖位酌獻，《英安》赫赫翼祖，受命於天。 德邁三代，威加八埏。 陟配上帝，明禋告虔。 流光垂裕，於萬斯年。
Libation at the Taizu seat, to the tune the cited text: Glorious is the Ancestor of Succor, who received the mandate from Heaven. His virtue surpasses the Three Dynasties; his might reaches the eight corners of the realm. He ascends to share the Supreme Lord's place; the bright suburban sacrifice declares reverence. Flowing radiance and lasting abundance—for ten thousand years.
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文舞退、武舞進，《正安》大德曰生，陰陽寒暑。 樂舞形容，幹戚籥羽。 一弛一張，退旅進旅。 神安樂之，祉錫綿宇。
Civil dance withdraws and martial dance advances, to the tune the cited text: Great virtue is called life-giving-yin and yang, cold and heat. Music and dance give form to the rite—shields, axes, pipes, and plumes. Now easing, now tightening—ranks withdraw, then ranks advance. The spirit rests in joy; blessings are granted across the broad realm.
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亞、終獻，《文安》惟聖普臨，順皇之德。 典禮有彝，享祀不忒。 籩豆靜嘉，降登肹飭。 神具醉止，景貺咸集。
Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: Only the Sage presides everywhere, in accord with the Emperor's virtue. Canonical ceremonies have their fixed rule; the sacrifice is performed without lapse. Bamboo trays and beans stand in quiet perfection; offerings descend and ascend in harmonious order. The spirit is fully sated and at rest; bright blessings gather all around.
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徹豆，《肅安》內心齊誠，外物蠲潔。 神來迪嘗，俎豆既徹。 燕及群生，靡或夭閼。 降福穰穰，時萬時億。
Removing the beans, to the tune the cited text: Within, the heart is united in sincerity; without, every offering is purified. The spirit comes to guide the tasting; the stands and beans have been cleared away. Blessing reaches all living things; none is cut off before its time. Blessings descend in abundance—by tens of thousands and by hundreds of millions.
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送神，《景安》於赫上帝，乘龍禦天。 惟聖克事，明饗斯虔。 薦豆雲徹，靈猋且旋。 載錫休祉，其惟有年。
Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Ah, glorious Supreme Lord, riding a dragon to govern Heaven! Only the sage can perform the rite; bright acceptance is offered in reverence. The offerings are cleared away like clouds; spirit-banners now turn homeward. Restful blessings are bestowed—may the years go on without end.
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望燎，《正安》靈承上帝，精意感通。 馨香旁達，粢盛既豐。 登降有儀，祀備樂終。 神之聽之，福祿來崇。
Gazing at the burning, to the tune the cited text: The spirit receives the Supreme Lord; refined intent reaches through. Fragrant aroma spreads on every side; grain offerings stand rich and full. Ascent and descent follow proper order; the sacrifice is complete and the music ends. The spirit listens; fortune and blessing are heaped high.
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紹興十三年，初舉郊祀，命學士院製宮廟朝獻及圜壇行禮、登門肆赦樂章，凡五十有八。 至二十八年，以臣僚有請改定，於是御製樂章十有三及徽宗元御製仁宗廟樂章一，共十有四篇。 餘則分命大臣與兩製儒館之士，一新撰述，並懿節別廟樂曲凡七十有四，俱彙見焉。 其祀圜丘。
In Shaoxing 13, when the suburban sacrifice was first held, the Hanlin Academy was ordered to compose fifty-eight hymns for palace-temple morning offerings, Round Altar ceremonial movements, and the Gate Amnesty. By Shaoxing 28, after officials petitioned for revision, the Emperor personally composed thirteen hymns, together with one temple hymn for Emperor Renzong that Huizong had composed earlier—fourteen pieces in all. The rest were separately assigned to senior ministers and scholars of the two academies for fresh composition; together with seventy-four pieces for Empress Yijie's separate shrine, all are gathered here. This section records the sacrifice at the Round Mound.
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皇帝入中壝，《乾安》帝出於震，巽惟齊明。 律曰姑洗，以示潔清。 我交於神，蠲意必精，既盥而往，祈鑒斯誠。 降神，《景安》
The Emperor enters the inner enclosure, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor emerges from Zhen; in Xun he is pure and bright. The pitch pipe is set to Gu Xian, showing purity and cleanness. I commune with the spirits; my purified intent must be refined. Having washed, I go forward—may You witness this sincerity. Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text
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陽動黃宮，日旋南極。 天門蕩蕩，百神受職。 爰熙紫壇，熉黃殊色。 神哉沛來，蓋親有德。 盥洗，《乾安》帝顧明德，監於克誠。 齊戒滌濯，式示潔清。
Yang stirs in the Yellow Palace; the sun wheels toward the southern pole. The Heavenly Gate stands wide open; the hundred spirits take up their offices. Then the purple altar glows, deep yellow in its special splendor. Spirit, you come in overflowing power—surely you draw near to virtue. Hand-washing, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor looks to bright virtue and oversees utmost sincerity. By fasting and cleansing he shows purity and cleanness.
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郊丘合祛，享意必精。 既盥而薦，熙事備成。 升壇，《乾安》帝監崇壇，媼神其從。 稽古合祛，並侑神宗。 升階奠玉，誠意感通。 貺施鼎來，受福無窮。
At the combined suburban sacrifice, the intent of the offering must be refined. Having washed, he offers up the sacrifice; the glorious rite is fully complete. Ascending the altar, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor oversees the lofty altar; the Mother Spirit follows. Following antiquity's combined sacrifice, he jointly assists the Spirit Ancestor. He ascends the steps and presents jade; sincerity moves and penetrates. Bestowed gifts come in abundance; blessings are received without end.
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昊天上帝位奠玉幣，《嘉安》 〈（御製）〉 上穹昊天，日星垂曜。 照臨下土，王國是保。 維玉與帛，寅恭昭報。 永左右之，欽若至道。 皇地祗位奠玉幣，《嘉安》 〈（御製）〉
Presentation of jade and silks at the August Heaven Supreme Lord's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed) O upper vault, August Heaven—sun and stars hang forth their radiance. You shine upon the lower earth and protect the royal domain. With jade and silk alone we repay in diligent reverence and clear devotion. Forever assist it—reverently, as to the supreme Way. Presentation of jade and silks at the Imperial Earth Spirit's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed)
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至哉坤厚，隤然止靜。 柔載動植，資始成性。 玉光幣色，璨若其映。 式恭禋祀，有邦之慶。 太祖皇帝位尊幣，《廣安》 〈（御製）〉 明明翼祖，並侑泰壇。 肇造綿宇，王業孔艱。
Ultimate is the thickness of Kun—like a mound, it rests in stillness. Softly bearing all that moves and all that grows, it gives them their beginning and brings their nature to completion. The jade gleams and the silks shine—brilliant as if caught in a mirror's glow. With reverence perform the suburban sacrifice—the state rejoices. Presentation of silk offerings at the Founding Emperor's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed) Bright and clear—upholding the ancestor; jointly assisted at the Grand Altar. He first fashioned the broad realm—the founding of the royal enterprise was deeply arduous.
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表正封略，上際下蟠。 躬以大報，亦止於燔。 太宗皇帝位奠玉幣，《化安》御製。 赫赫巍巍，及時純熙。 昊天成命，後則受之。 登邁邃古，光被聲詩。 有幣陟配，孫謀所貽。
He set right the borders and domains; above it reaches, below it coils about. He personally makes the great offering—yet it ends in burning alone. Presentation of jade and silks at the Taizong Emperor's seat, to the tune the cited text, imperially composed. Splendid and august—timely in pure splendor. August Heaven completed the mandate; the successor received it. He ascends beyond remotest antiquity—his radiance spreads through song and ode. With silks he ascends in joint offering—bequeathed by his descendant's design.
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降壇，《乾安》躬展盛儀，天步逡巡。 樂備禮交，嘉玉既陳。 神方安坐，薦祉紛綸。 陟降有容，皇心載勤。 還位，《乾安》
Descent from the altar, to the tune the cited text: He personally unfolds the grand ritual; the Heavenly Step moves with measured pace. Music is complete and rites exchanged; fine jade has been displayed. The spirit now sits at ease; offered blessings come in profusion. Ascent and descent are performed with dignity; the imperial heart is full of diligence. Return to position, to the tune the cited text
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克昭王業，命成昊天。 泰畤禋燎，八陛惟圜。 肅然威儀，登降周旋。 是謂精享，神監吉蠲。 奉俎，《豐安》至大惟天，云何稱德！ 展誠致薦，牲用博碩。
He makes the royal enterprise manifest; the mandate is fulfilled before August Heaven. At the Grand Mound the suburban fire burns—eight tiers, all circular. Solemn is the august bearing; he ascends, descends, and turns about. This is called a refined offering; the spirits witness the auspicious purification. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Ultimate in greatness is Heaven alone-how can one speak its virtue! He extends sincerity in offering tribute; the victims are broad and fat.
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誠以牲寓，帝由誠格。 居歆降祥，時萬時億。 再詣盥洗，《乾安》帝出於震，巽惟潔齊。 神明其德，乃稱禋柴。 惟茲吉蠲，昭事聿懷。 重盥而祀，敷錫孔皆。
Sincerity dwells in the victim; the Lord is approached through sincerity. Dwelling in enjoyment, blessings descend—in their myriads and hundreds of millions. Approaching hand-washing again, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor emerges from Zhen; in Xun he is pure in fasting. The spirits illumine his virtue—thereby he performs the suburban firewood rite. Only this auspicious purification; the bright rite is embraced in the heart. Washing again, then sacrificing; blessings are broadly bestowed, and all share in them.
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再升壇與初升同，惟易奠玉作奠酌。 昊天上帝位酌獻，《禧安》 〈（御製）〉 謁款壇陛，祗祀泰禋。 丘圜自然，可格至神。 桂尊登酌，嘉薦方新。 靡福菲眇，敷佑下民。
The second ascent of the altar follows the first—only substituting presentation of jade for presentation of libation. Libation offering at the August Heaven Supreme Lord's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed) Reverently approaching the altar terrace, he respectfully performs the Grand suburban sacrifice. The mound is naturally round—thereby one may reach the utmost spirit. The cassia vessel is raised for libation; fine offerings are freshly made. No blessing is slight or small; blessings broadly aid the people below.
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皇地祗位酌獻，《光安》 〈（御製）〉 厚德光大，承元之明。 茲潛莩吹，升於昭清。 冰天桂海，咸資化成。 恭酌彝醪，報本惟精。 太祖皇帝位酌獻，《彰安》 〈（御製）〉
Libation offering at the Imperial Earth Spirit's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed) Thick virtue and broad radiance—receiving the brightness of the primordial. Now the hidden reed-pipe sounds—rising to bright clarity. From icy north to cassia sea—all receive transformation and cultivation. Reverently offering the ritual ale—repaying the root with refinement alone. Libation offering at the Founding Emperor's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed)
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於赫皇祖，創業立極。 肅肅靈命，蕩蕩休德。 嘉觴精潔，雅奏金石。 丕顯神謨，惟後之則。 太宗皇帝位酌獻，《韶安》 〈（御製）〉 丕鑠帝宗，復受天命。 群陰猶黷，一戎大定。
Splendid is the imperial ancestor—founding the enterprise, establishing the pole. Solemn is his numinous mandate; vast is his beautiful virtue. Fine libation, refined and pure; metal and stone play in elegant harmony. Greatly manifesting divine counsel—a model for rulers who come after. Libation offering at the Taizong Emperor's seat, to the tune the cited text (Imperially composed) Greatly radiant the imperial lineage—again receiving Heaven's mandate. Dark forces still ran riot; one campaign brought great settlement.
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奠鬯斯馨，功歌在詠。 佑啟後人，文軌蚤正。 還位，《乾安》肆類上帝，懷柔百神。 稾秸既設，珪幣既陳。 精誠潛交，已事而竣。 佑我億載，基圖日新。
The aromatic ale is fragrant; songs of merit are chanted in praise. He aids and guides those who come after—the written word and the roads were righted early. Return to position, to the tune the cited text: Extending sacrifice to the Lord on High, cherishing and softening the hundred spirits. Straw offerings are set out; jade tablets and silks are displayed. Refined sincerity communes in secret; the rite is done and complete. Aid us for ages without end—the foundation ever renewed day by day.
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入小次，《乾安》恭展美報，聿修上儀。 禮樂和節，登降適宜。 德焉斯親，神靡不矣。 海內承福，式固邦基。 文舞退、武舞進，《正安》
Entering the lesser recess, to the tune the cited text: Reverently extending the fine offering, forthwith restoring the upper ritual. Rites and music keep harmonious measure; ascent and descent are aptly timed. Through virtue one draws near; no spirit fails to attend. Within the seas they receive blessing—thereby securing the foundation of the state. The civil dance withdraws and the martial dance advances, to the tune the cited text
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泰元尊臨，富媼繁祉。 於皇祖宗，既昭格止。 奏舞象功，靈其有喜。 永言孝思，盡善盡美。 亞獻，《正安》陽丘其高，神祗並位。 即奠厥玉，既奉厥醴。
Supreme Origin presides in majesty; the fertile Mother bestows blessings in abundance. Splendid are the imperial ancestors—made manifest, they have come to rest. The dance images their merit; the spirits surely rejoice. Forever we speak of filial piety—utter goodness, utter beauty. Secondary offering, to the tune the cited text: The yang mound rises high; spirits and earthly powers share their seats. At once he presents the jade; already he offers the ale.
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亦有嘉德，克相毖祀。 旨酒載爵，以成熙事 〈（終獻同，止易再酌為三酌）〉。 出小次位，《乾安》爰熙紫壇，天地並貺。 來燕來寧，畢陳鬱鬯。
There is fine virtue as well—able to assist the careful sacrifice. Fine ale fills the goblet, thereby completing the glorious rite (The final offering follows the same pattern; only substitute a third libation for the second) Departing the lesser recess, to the tune the cited text: Then the purple altar glows; Heaven and Earth jointly bestow gifts. They come in ease and in repose; all the aromatic ale is set out.
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承神至尊，精意所鄉。 告靈饗奠，祉福其暢。 詣飲福位，《乾安》帝臨崇壇，媼神其從。 祖宗並歆，福祿攸同。
Receiving the spirit's supreme loftiness—where refined intent is directed. Announcing to the spirits the feast offering; blessings and good fortune flow freely. Proceeding to the position for drinking the blessing, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor approaches the lofty altar; the Mother Spirit follows. The ancestors jointly receive it; blessings and emoluments are shared alike.
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兵寢刑措，時和歲豐。 其膺受之，將施無窮 〈（降壇同，止易「將」作「以」）〉。 飲福，《禧安》八音克諧，降神出祗。 風馬雲車，陟降在茲。
Arms are laid to rest and punishments set aside; seasons are harmonious and harvests abundant. They shall receive it and extend it without end (Follows the Descent from the Altar hymn; only replace "the cited text" with "the cited text") Drinking the blessing, to the tune the cited text: The eight tones achieve harmony; the descending spirit emerges in reverence. Wind-horses and cloud-chariots—ascending and descending are here.
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錫我純嘏，我應受之。 一人有慶，燕及群黎。 還位，《乾安》帝出於震，孝奏上儀。 燔燎膻薌，神徠燕矣。 肅若舊典，罔或不祗。 既右饗之，翕受蕃厘。
Bestow on us pure blessing; we shall receive it. When the One has rejoicing, ease reaches the multitudes. Return to position, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor emerges from Zhen; filially he presents the upper ritual. The fires burn with fragrant offerings; the spirits come in ease and repose. Solemn as the ancient canon—none fail to be reverent. Having assisted in the feast, they jointly receive multiplied blessings.
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徹豆，《熙安》燎薌既升，焫膋以潔。 於豆於登，焄紐蒿有飶。 紫幄熉黃，神其安悅。 將以慶成，薄言盍徹。 送神，《景安》
Withdrawal of the bean vessels, to the tune the cited text: Fragrant offerings already rise; burning fat flesh for purification. Upon the bean vessels and the stands, fragrant smoke rises from mugwort and artemisia. Purple canopy and glowing yellow—may the spirits rest content and pleased. The rite nears its joyous close—why not now withdraw the vessels? Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text.
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九霄眇邈，神不可求。 何以降之？ 監德之修。 三獻備成，神不可留。 何以送之？ 保天之休。 望燎，《乾安》謂天蓋高，陽噓而生。 日月列宿，皆天之神。
The nine heavens stretch far and faint—no spirit can be summoned at will. By what means do They descend? Through virtue cultivated under Heaven's watchful gaze. The three offerings stand complete—the spirit cannot be detained. By what means send Them on their way? By preserving Heaven's blessed grace. Gazing at the burning, to the tune the cited text: Heaven is said to be high; yang exhales and brings forth life. Sun, moon, and the arrayed lodges—all are spirits of Heaven.
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肆求厥類，與陽俱升。 視燎於壇，以終其勤。 望瘞，《乾安》謂地蓋厚，陰翕而成。 社稷群望，皆地之靈。 肆求厥類，與陰俱凝。 視瘞於坎，以終其勤。
Broadly seek their kind, rising together with the yang. Behold the flames upon the altar, to conclude the labor of the rite. Gazing at the burial of offerings, to the tune the cited text: Earth is said to be thick; yin gathers inward and takes form. Altars of soil and grain and the host of lesser sacrifices—all are spirits of Earth. Broadly seek their kind, settling together with the yin. Behold the burial in the pit, to conclude the labor of the rite.
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還大次，《乾安》舞具八佾，樂備六成。 大矣孝熙，厲意專精。 已事而竣，回軫還衡。 我應受之，以莫不增。 還內，《采茨》
Return to the great halt, to the tune the cited text: Dance implements of eight rows; music complete in six sections. Great is filial splendor—the mind is honed to single-minded purity. The rite is finished; the chariot wheel turns homeward upon the crossbeam. We shall receive it, that nothing may fail to grow. Return within the palace, to the tune the cited text.
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五輅鳴鑾，八神警蹕。 天官景從，莫不祗栗。 祲威盛容，昭哉祖述。 祚我無疆，葉氣充溢。 寧宗郊祀二十九首皇帝入中壝，《乾安》
Five chariots ring their bells; eight spirits guard the imperial progress. Heavenly officers follow in splendor—none fail to be reverent and awed. Auspicious majesty and stately bearing—bright shines the ancestral legacy. Bless our boundless fortune; vital breath overflows in abundance. Twenty-nine hymns from Ningzong's suburban sacrifice: The Emperor enters the inner enclosure, to the tune the cited text.
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合祀丘澤，登侑祖宗。 顧諟惟精，靈承惟恭。 有嚴皇儀，有莊帝容。 監於克誠，肅肅雍雍。 降神，《景安》圜鍾為宮
Joint sacrifice at hill and marsh—ascend to assist the ancestors. Turning to rectitude with utmost refinement; spirits received with utmost reverence. Stern is the imperial ceremony; dignified is the imperial bearing. Observing perfect sincerity—solemn and harmonious. Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Round bell as palace mode.
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天門蕩蕩，雲車陰陰。 百神咸秩，三靈顧歆。 神哉來矣，神哉溥臨。 饗時宋德，翼翼小心。 黃鍾為角華蓋既動，紫微洞開。 星樞周旋，日車徘徊。
Heaven's gate opens wide; cloud-chariots gather in the gloaming. A hundred spirits all in order; the three numinous Powers look down and delight. Spirit! They have come. Spirit! They descend in fullness. Feasting upon the virtue of the Song age—cautious and careful. Yellow Bell as horn mode: The Flowery Canopy already stirs; Purple Subtlety opens wide. The star pivot wheels about; the sun-chariot lingers in its course.
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靈兮顧佑，靈兮沛來。 載燕載矣，式時壇垓。 太簇為徵泰尊媼厘，祖功宗德。 辰躔陪營，嶽瀆受職。 神哉來下，神哉來格。 饗德惟馨，留虞嘉席。
Spirit! Look down and protect. Spirit! Come in overflowing presence. Both at ease and arrived—thus upon the altar mound in season. Great Cluster as zhi mode: The Great Matron is regulated; ancestral merit and dynastic virtue. Celestial stations attend in array; peaks and streams receive their offices. Spirit! They descend. Spirit! They arrive. Feasting on virtue alone is fragrant—remain and dwell at the honored seat.
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姑洗為羽金石宣昭，羽旄紛綸。 潔火夕照，明水夜陳。 矣哉惟靈，矣哉惟神。 風馬招搖，惟德之親。 皇帝盥洗，《乾安》
Gu Xian as yu mode: Metal and stone proclaim brightness; feather banners tangle in profusion. Purification fire shines at dusk; clear water is set forth by night. Ah! the numinous alone. Ah! the spirit alone. Wind-horses sway and beckon—only virtue draws them near. The Emperor's ablution, to the tune the cited text.
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皇帝儉勤，盥用陶瓦。 禮神頌祗，奠幣獻斝。 月鑒陰肅，醴液融冶。 挹彼注茲，禮無違者。 升壇，《乾安》崇台穹窿，高靈下墮。 慶陰仿佛，從坐嶪峨。
The Emperor is frugal and diligent—ablution uses plain earthenware. Rites to the spirits praised in reverence—offering silks, presenting goblets. The moon mirrors yin's solemnity; sweet liquor melts and blends. Draw from that, pour into this—in the rites nothing is violated. Ascent of the altar, to the tune the cited text: Lofty terrace, vaulting dome-exalted spirits descend. Auspicious yin seems near; attendant seats rise steep and high.
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宵升於丘，時通權火。 維天之命，百祿是荷。 降壇帝饗於郊，一精二純。 紫觚陟降，嘉玉妥陳。 神方留矣，瑞貺紛綸。 申錫無疆，螽斯振振。
At night ascend the mound; the season opens to the ceremonial fire. It is Heaven's mandate—a hundred blessings are borne. Descent from the altar: The Emperor feasts at the suburban altar—one refined, two pure offerings. Purple goblets ascend and descend; fine jade is duly set forth. The spirits are just now staying; auspicious gifts shower down in profusion. Repeatedly bestow boundless blessing; posterity teems like locusts in throngs.
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還位肅肅禮度，鋗々宮奏。 天行徐謐，皇儀昭懋。 光連重璧，物備簋豆。 於皇以饗，無聲無臭。 尚書奉俎
Return to position: Solemn ritual measure; ringing palace music plays. Heaven's motion is slow and serene; imperial ceremony shines in splendor. Light links double jade discs; offerings fill gui and dou vessels. How august the feast—without sound, without scent. The Minister of Works presents the sacrificial stand.
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列俎孔陳，嘉籩維實。 鼎煁陽燧，玉流星液。 我牲既碩，我薦既。 神監下昭，安坐翔吉。 再詣盥洗帝澄初觴，禮嚴再盥。 精明顯昭，齊顒洞貫。
The stands are grandly set forth; fine baskets brim with offerings. Tripod heated by the yang fire-drill; jade cups pour flowing liquor. Our victims are already ample; our offerings are already complete. The spirits oversee from below and shine forth; seated in peace, blessings soar. Second approach to ablution: The Emperor clarifies the first libation; the rites strictly require a second washing. Essence and spirit shine forth; pure intent penetrates through.
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靈矣留俞，神光炳煥。 我宋受福，永壽於萬。 再升壇紫壇嶽立，神光夜燭。 有儼旒采，有鸞佩玉。 霄垠顧佑，祖宗熙穆。 對越不忘，俾爾戩穀。
How numinous—They stay and assent; spirit-light blazes bright. Our Song receives blessing—eternal life for ten thousand ages. Second ascent of the altar: The purple altar stands like a peak; spirit-light candles the night. Stately fringe and colored streamers; phoenix pendants and jade. The bounds of heaven look down and protect; ancestors shine in harmony. Facing Them without forgetting—grant you abundant grain.
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降壇，《乾安》天容澄謐，景氣晏和。 瓚斝薦醇，鋗璆葉歌。 帝降庭止，夜其如何？ 神助之休，宜爾眾多。 還位，《乾安》
Descent from the altar, to the tune the cited text: Heaven's countenance is clear and still; the season's qi is calm and mild. Zan and jia vessels offer pure liquor; ringing jade and leaf-shaped bells accompany song. The Emperor descends; the courtyard halts—how goes the night? The spirits aid this blessing—fit for your multitudes. Return to position, to the tune the cited text.
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甘露流英，卿雲舒采。 靈俞有喜，神光晻暖。 穆穆來蒞，洋洋如在。 帝用居歆，澤及四海。 入小次，《乾安》聽惟饗德，監惟棐忱。 顧諟思明，靈承思欽。
Sweet dew flows in blossoms; minister-clouds spread their hues. The numinous assent with joy; spirit-light glows warm. Solemnly They come to attend—vast, as if present still. The Emperor thereby dwells and delights; bounty reaches the four seas. Enter the lesser halt, to the tune the cited text: Listen only to feast on virtue; observe only pure sincerity. Turn to rectitude and reflect on clarity; spirits received in reverent thought.
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永言端蒞，肅對下臨。 上帝是皇，毋貳爾心。 文舞退、武舞進，《正安》羽籥陳容，幹戚按節。 德閑而泰，功勞而決。 虞我神祇，揚我謨烈。 盡美盡善，福流有截。
Ever speak of upright attendance; solemnly face Their descent. Supreme God is august—do not divide your heart. Civil dance withdraws, martial dance advances, to the tune the cited text: Feather flutes display bearing; shield-axes keep the beat. Virtue at ease and secure; merit through labor and resolution. Delight our spirits; raise up our plans and glory. Utmost beauty, utmost goodness—blessing flows without limit.
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亞獻，《正安》帝臨中壇，神從八陛。 花玉展瑞，明馨薦醴。 亦有嘉德，克相盛禮。 獻茲重觴，降福彌彌。 終獻，《正安》
Second offering, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor approaches the central altar; spirits follow the eight steps. Flowery jade displays auspice; bright fragrance offers sweet liquor. There is also fine virtue, able to assist the grand rite. Offer this repeated libation—descending blessing grows ever fuller. Final offering, to the tune the cited text.
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敬事天地，升侑祖宗。 陳盥於三，介觴之重。 秉德翼翼，有來雍雍。 相予祀事，福嘏日溶。 出小次，《乾安》孝奏展成，熙儀畢薦。 光流桂俎，祥衍椒奠。
Reverently serve Heaven and Earth; ascend to assist the ancestors. Hand-washing set forth three times; the weight of the secondary libation. Upholding virtue with care; they come in harmonious throngs. Assist me in the sacrifice; blessing grows day by day. Depart the lesser halt, to the tune the cited text: Filial presentation unfolds complete; splendid rites are fully offered. Light flows over cassia stands; auspice spreads through pepper offerings.
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風管晨凝，雲容天轉。 拜貺於郊，右序詒燕。 詣飲福位，《乾安》所饗惟清，所欽惟馨。 靈喜留俞，天景窈冥。 福祿來成，福祿來寧。 皇用時斂，壽我慈庭。
Wind pipes congeal at dawn; cloud hues wheel across the sky. Bow to gifts at the suburban altar; right order bestows ease and feast. Proceed to the position for drinking the blessing, to the tune the cited text: What is feasted upon is pure; what is received is fragrant. The spirits delight and stay; heaven's light is deep and dim. Blessing and rank come to completion; blessing and rank come to peace. The Emperor timely gathers; long life to the Kindly Hall.
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飲福，《禧安》瓚斝觩<角>，觥罍氤氳。 有醴惟香，有酒惟欣。 蚃豐融，懿懿芬芬。 我龍受之，如川如雲。 降壇，《乾安》
Receiving the blessing, to the tune the cited text: Zan and jia, horn cups; goblets and urns mist with fragrance. There is sweet liquor fragrant; there is wine joyous. Resonance abundant and blended; fragrance fine and rich. Our dragon receives it, like rivers, like clouds. Descent from the altar, to the tune the cited text.
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天錫多祉，皇受五福。 言瞻瑤壇，迄奉瑄玉。 昭星炳燿，元氣回復。 帝儀載旋，有嘉穆穆。 還位，《乾安》璿圖天深，鼎文日輝。 慶流皇家，象炳紫微。
Heaven bestows many blessings; the Emperor receives the five blessings. Behold the jade altar; at last present the ceremonial jade. Bright stars blaze; primal qi returns and revives. Imperial bearing turns homeward; how fine and solemn. Return to position, to the tune the cited text: The jade chart heaven-deep; tripod inscriptions sun-bright. Celebration flows through the imperial house; the elephant shines at Purple Subtlety.
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乾回冕旒，雲煥袞衣。 何千萬年，式於九圍。 尚書徹豆，《熙安》蘭豆既升，簠簋既登。 禮備俎實，饗貴牲烝。 時乃告徹，器用畢興。 祚我皇基，介福是膺。
Heaven turns the tasselled crown; clouds brighten the dragon robe. For how many thousands of years—firm in the nine realms. The Minister of Works withdraws the beans, to the tune the cited text: Orchid beans already raised; gui and dou already set. Rites complete, stands full; feast honors steamed sacrificial flesh. Then comes word to withdraw; vessels and implements all rise. Bless our imperial foundation; great blessing is received.
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送神，《景安》神輔有德，來燕來矣。 禮薦熙成，三靈逆厘。 神饗有道，言旋言歸。 福祉咸蒙，百世本支。 詣望燎位，《乾安》
Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Spirits aid the virtuous-come in ease, they have come. Rites offered, splendor complete; the three numinous ones send back blessing. The spirits feast with propriety; they speak of turning, speak of returning. Blessing and well-being all receive; root and branch for a hundred generations. Proceed to the position for gazing at the burning, to the tune the cited text.
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莫神乎天，陽噓而生。 日月星辰，皆乾之精。 肆求厥類，與陽俱升。 氐燎於壇，展也大成。 詣望瘞位，《乾安》地載萬物，陰翕而成。 山嶽河瀆，皆坤之靈。
None is spirit like Heaven; yang exhales and gives birth. Sun, moon, and stars—all are essence of Qian. Broadly seek their kind, rising together with the yang. Lower the burning upon the altar; the great completion is displayed. Proceed to the position for gazing at the burial, to the tune the cited text: Earth bears the ten thousand things; yin gathers inward and forms. Mountains, rivers, and streams—all are spirits of Kun.
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克肖其象，與陰俱凝。 氐瘞於坎，思求厥成。 還大次，《乾安》福方流胙，祈方欽柴。 鹵簿載肅，球架允諧。 帝祉具臨，皇靈允懷。 遄禦於次，降福孔皆。
Able to match their images, congealing together with the yin. Lower the burial in the pit; think to seek its completion. Return to the great halt, to the tune the cited text: Blessing flows from the meat offering; prayer draws in the firewood. Insignia guard solemnly; ball racks perfectly tuned. Imperial blessing fully descends; the imperial spirit truly favors. Swiftly return to the halt; descending blessing is all-encompassing.
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還內，《乾安》八福嗬蹕，千官景從。 回軫還衡，祲威盛容。 妥飾芝鳳，禦朝雲龍。 歸壽慈闈，敷時民雍。 景祐上辛祈穀，仁宗御製二首
Return within, to the tune the cited text: Eight blessings call the escort; a thousand officers follow in splendor. The chariot wheel turns back; auspicious majesty and stately bearing. Adorned with mushroom and phoenix; imperial audience like cloud-dragon. Return in longevity to the Kindly Hall; spread seasonable peace among the people. Jingyou upper-xin prayer-for-grain: two hymns imperially composed by Renzong.
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太宗配位奠幣，《仁安》天祚有開，文德來遠。 祈穀日辛，侑神禮展。 酌獻，《紹安》於穆神宗，惟皇永命。 薦醴六尊，聲歌千詠。
Presentation of silks at the Taizong assisting seat, to the tune the cited text: Heaven's fortune opens; civil virtue draws the far. On the xin day of prayer-for-grain, the assisting rite unfolds. Libation offering, to the tune the cited text: Ah, solemn the Spirit Ancestor; only the Emperor's eternal mandate. Offer sweet liquor in six urns; songs a thousand in number.
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紹興祈穀三首降神、盥洗、升壇、還位及上帝奠玉幣、奉俎，並同圜丘。 太宗位奠幣，《宗安》於穆思文，克配上帝。 涓選休成，遵揚嚴衛。
Three hymns from Shaoxing prayer-for-grain: Descent of the Spirit, ablution, ascent, return to position, and presentation of jade at the Supreme Lord's seat and offering stand—all follow the Round Mound rites. Presentation of silks at the Taizong seat, to the tune the cited text: Ah, solemn Siwen, able to match the Lord on High. Select with care for perfect completion; uphold and display strict guard.
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祗薦明誠，肅陳量幣。 享茲吉蠲，申錫來裔。 上帝位酌獻，《嘉安》三陽肇新，萬物資始。 精誠祈天，其聽斯邇。 願均雨暘，田疇之喜。 如坻如京，以備百禮。
Reverently offer bright sincerity; solemnly set forth measured silks. Feast upon this auspicious purification; repeatedly bestow on coming generations. Libation at the Supreme Lord's seat, to the tune the cited text: The three yangs begin anew; the ten thousand things receive their start. With refined sincerity pray to Heaven; Its hearing draws near. May rain and sunshine be balanced; joy in the fields. Like mounds, like granaries—to prepare the hundred rites.
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太宗位酌獻，《德安》天錫勇智，允惟太宗。 功隆德盛，與帝比崇。 禮嚴陟配，誠達精衷。 尚其錫祉，歲以屢豐。 孟夏雩祀，仁宗御製二首
Libation at the Taizong seat, to the tune the cited text: Heaven bestowed courage and wisdom; truly Taizong. Merit lofty, virtue grand—honored equal to the Lord. Rites strict in ascending assistance; sincerity reaches refined intent. May blessing be granted; year after year abundant harvest. First-summer rain-prayer sacrifice: two hymns imperially composed by Renzong.
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太祖配坐奠幣，《獻安》昊天蓋高，祀事為大。 嚴配皇靈，億福來介。 酌獻，《感安》龍見而雩，神之來格。 犧象精良，威靈赫奕。
Presentation of silks at the Taizu assisting seat, to the tune the cited text: August Heaven is high; the sacrifice is greatest. Solemnly matched to the imperial spirit; a hundred million blessings come. Libation offering, to the tune the cited text: The dragon appears and rain-prayer is made; the spirits come. Victims and vessels finely made; awesome spirit blazing bright.
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紹興雩祀一首上帝位酌獻，《嘉安》蒼蒼昊穹，覆臨下土。 欽惟歲事，民所依怙。 爰竭精虔，禮典斯舉。 甘澤以時，介我稷黍。
One hymn from Shaoxing rain-prayer: Libation at the Supreme Lord's seat, to the tune the cited text: Vast, vast the azure vault, overarching the land below. Reverently regard the year's affairs—the people's reliance. Therefore exhaust refined reverence; the ritual canon is raised. Sweet moisture in season; aid our millet and glutinous grain.
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冬至、孟春、孟夏、季秋四祀，上公攝事七首降神，《景安》二章天何言哉，至清而健！ 默定幽讚，降祥福善。 夙設圜壇，恭陳嘉薦。 貞馭下臨，儲休錫羨。
Four sacrifices-winter solstice, first spring, first summer, last autumn-seven hymns when the Chief Minister acts: Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text, two stanzas: Heaven-what speech has It? Utmost clear and strong! Silently fixing the hidden praise; descending auspice and blessing the good. Long since the Round Mound is set; reverently array fine offerings. The steadfast chariot descends; stored blessing and bestowed favor.
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生物之祖，興益之宗。 於國之陽，以禋昊穹。 六變降神，於論鼓鍾。 親德享道，錫羨無窮。 太尉行，《正安》禮經之重，祭典為宗。 上公攝事，登降彌恭。
Ancestor of living things, founder of increase and benefit. At the yang of the realm, to perform suburban sacrifice to the azure vault. Six changes for descent of the spirit; drums and bells in harmony. Personally savor virtue and the Way; bestowed favor without end. The Grand Marshal proceeds, to the tune the cited text: Weight of the Rites Classic; the sacrifice canon is paramount. The Chief Minister acts in the rite; ascent and descent ever more reverent.
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庶品豐潔，令儀肅雍。 百神萃止，惟吉之從。 司徒奉俎，《豐安》禮崇禋祀，神鑒孔明。 牲牷博腯，以炰以烹。 馨香蠲潔，品物惟精。 錫以純嘏，享茲至誠。
All offerings rich and pure; exemplary ceremony solemn and harmonious. A hundred spirits gather and halt; only the auspicious is followed. The Minister of Education presents the stand, to the tune the cited text: Rites honor suburban sacrifice; the spirits' mirror is bright. Victims broad and plump; roast and boil them. Fragrance pure and clean; every item refined. Bestow pure blessing; feast upon utmost sincerity.
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飲福，《廣安》簠簋既陳，吉蠲登薦。 洗心防邪，肅祗祭典。 陟降惟寅，籩豆有踐。 百福咸宜，淳耀丕顯。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Receiving the blessing, to the tune the cited text: Gui and dou already set; auspicious purification raised as offering. Wash the heart, guard against evil; solemnly reverence the sacrifice canon. Ascent and descent with utmost respect; baskets and beans duly performed. A hundred blessings all fitting; pure radiance greatly displayed. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text.
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秩秩禮文，肅肅嚴祀。 仰洽神休，式協民紀。 灌獻有容，敘其俎簋。 明德惟馨，以介丕祉。 送神，《景安》帝臨中壇，肅恭禋祀。 靈景舒光，飛龍旋軌。
Orderly the ritual text; solemn the strict sacrifice. Looking up to receive the spirit's blessing; thereby harmonizing the people's norms. Pouring libation with proper bearing; arranging stands and gui vessels. Bright virtue alone is fragrant; thereby granting great blessing. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: The Emperor approaches the central altar; solemn and reverent in suburban sacrifice. Spirit-light spreads its radiance; flying dragon wheels upon its track.
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送神有章，神心具醉。 輔德惟仁，永錫元祉。 景德以後祀五方帝十六首青帝降神，《高安》 〈（六變）〉 四序伊始，三陽肇新。 氣迎東郊，蟄戶咸春。
Sending off the Spirit has its pattern; the spirit's heart is fully drunk. Assisting virtue lies in benevolence; eternally bestow primal blessing. After Jingde, sacrifice to the Five Directional Emperors: sixteen hymns. Green Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text. (Six changes) The four seasons just begin; the three yangs newly arise. Qi welcomes the eastern suburbs; hibernating doors all turn to spring.
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功宣播殖，澤被生民。 祝史正辭，昭事惟寅。 奠玉幣、酌獻，並用《嘉安》條風始至，盛德在木。 平秩東作，種獻穜穋。 律應青陽，氣和玉燭。 惠彼兆民，以介景福。
Merit proclaimed in sowing and planting; bounty covers the living people. Prayer officers speak correct words; the bright rite requires utmost respect. Presentation of jade and silks and libation offering, both to the tune the cited text: The gentle wind first arrives; resplendent virtue rests in wood. Order the eastern works; seeds offered, early and late grain. Pitch responds to azure yang; qi harmonizes the jade balance. Show favor to those myriad people; thereby grant great blessing.
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送神，《高安》備物致用，薦羞神明。 禮成樂舉，克享克禋。 酌獻，《祐安》條風斯應，候曆維新。 陽和啟蟄，呂物皆春。
Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Things prepared for use; delicacies offered to the spirits on high. Rites complete, music raised; able to feast, able to sacrifice. Libation offering, to the tune the cited text: The gentle wind now responds; the seasonal calendar renews. Yang harmony opens the hibernators; all things reach spring.
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篪簧協奏，簠簋畢陳。 精羞豐薦，景福攸臻。 赤帝降神，《高安》長嬴戒序，候正南訛。 功資蕃育，氣應清和。 鼎實嘉俎，樂備登歌。 神其來享，降福孔多。
Bamboo pipes and reeds play in harmony; gui and dou fully set forth. Refined delicacies richly offered; great blessing then arrives. Red Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Long Ying warns the season; the node turns south. Merit aids flourishing nurture; qi responds to clear harmony. Tripod full, fine stands; music complete, ascending song. May the spirits come and feast; descending blessing is very great.
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奠玉幣、酌獻，《嘉安》 〈（景祐用《祐安》，辭亦不同）〉 象分離位，德配炎精。 景風協律，化神含生。 百嘉茂育，乃順高明。 神無常享，享於克誠。
Presentation of jade and silks and libation offering, to the tune the cited text. (In Jingyou the cited text was used; the text also differs) The elephant divides the Li position; virtue matches the fiery essence. Splendid wind harmonizes pitch; transforming spirit contains life. A hundred fine things flourish; thus following the high and bright. Spirits do not feast at random; they feast upon perfect sincerity.
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送神，《高安》籩豆有踐，黍稷惟馨。 禮終三獻，神歸杳冥。 黃帝降神，《高安》坤輿厚載，黃裳元吉。 宅中居正，含章抱質。
Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Baskets and beans duly performed; millet and glutinous grain fragrant alone. Rites end with three offerings; spirits return to the distant dark. Yellow Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: The earth carriage bears thickly; yellow skirt, primal good fortune. Dwelling at the center, holding correctness; containing pattern, embracing substance.
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分王四季，其功靡秩。 育此群生，首茲六律。 奠玉幣、酌獻，《嘉安》 〈（景祐用《祐安》，辭亦不同）〉 中央定位，厚德惟新。 五行攸正，四氣爰均。
Dividing kingship over the four seasons; its merit without rank. Nurturing these myriad lives; first among the six pitches. Presentation of jade and silks and libation offering, to the tune the cited text. (In Jingyou the cited text was used; the text also differs) Central position fixed; thick virtue ever renewed. The five phases are set right; the four qi thereby balanced.
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笙鏞以間，簠簋斯陳。 為民祈福，肅奉明禋。 送神，《高安》土德居中，方輿配位。 樂以送神，式申昭事。 白帝降神，《高安》
Pipes and bells interspersed; gui and dou are set forth. Pray blessing for the people; solemnly perform the bright suburban sacrifice. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Earth virtue at the center; square carriage matched in position. With music send off the spirit; thereby declare the bright rite. White Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text.
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西顥騰晶，天地始肅。 盛德在金，百嘉茂育，廣弩射牲，築場登穀。 明靈格思，旌罕紛屬。 尊玉幣、酌獻，《嘉安》 〈（景祐用《祐安》，辭亦不同）〉
Western Splendor rises bright; Heaven and Earth begin solemnity. Resplendent virtue in metal; a hundred fine things flourish and nurture; broad crossbows shoot victims; threshing floors raise grain. Bright spirits arrive in thought; banners and canopies cluster in ranks. Presentation of jade and silks and libation offering, to the tune the cited text. (In Jingyou the cited text was used; the text also differs)
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博碩肥腯，以炰以烹。 嘉栗旨酒，有彌斯盈。 肴核惟旅，肅肅烝烝。 吉蠲備物，享於克誠。 送神，《高安》飆輪戾止，景燭靈壇。 金奏繹如，白露漙漙。
Broad, ample, fat and plump; roast and boil them. Fine chestnuts, fine liquor; full, then overflowing. Meats and fruits in rows; solemn, steaming in abundance. Auspicious purification, things prepared; feast upon perfect sincerity. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Whirlwind wheels halt; splendor candles the spirit altar. Metal music continuous; white dew thick and heavy.
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黑帝降神，《高安》隆冬戒序，歲曆順成。 一人有慶，萬物由庚。 有旨斯酒，有碩斯牲。 報功崇德，正直聰明。 奠玉幣、酌獻，《嘉安》 〈（景祐用《祐安》，辭亦不同）〉
Black Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Deep winter warns the season; the year's calendar smoothly completes. When the One has rejoicing, the ten thousand things follow geng. There is fine intent in this wine; there is ample intent in these victims. Report merit, exalt virtue; upright, wise, and clear-sighted. Presentation of jade and silks and libation offering, to the tune the cited text. (In Jingyou the cited text was used; the text also differs)
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大儀斡運，星紀環周。 三時不害，黍稷盈疇。 克誠致享，品物咸羞。 禮成樂變，錫祚貽休。 送神，《高安》管磬咸和，禮獻斯畢。 靈馭言旋，神降之吉。
The great celestial canopy turns; star chronicles circle round. The three seasons unharmed; millet and glutinous grain fill the fields. With perfect sincerity reach the feast; every item is delicacy. Rites complete, music changes; blessing bestowed, repose bequeathed. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Pipes and chimes all harmonious; ritual offerings now complete. Spirit carriage speaks of turning; spirit descent is auspicious.
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紹興以後祀五方帝六十首青帝降神，《高安》圜鍾宮三奏於神何司，而德於木？ 肅然顧歆，則我斯福。
After Shaoxing, sacrifice to the Five Directional Emperors: sixty hymns. Green Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text, Round Bell palace mode, three performances: What office has the spirit, yet virtue in wood? Solemnly They look down and delight—then we receive this blessing.
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我祀孔時，我心載祗。 匪我之私，神來不來。 黃鍾為角，一奏神兮焉居？ 神在震方。 仁以為宅，秉天之陽。 神之來矣，道修以阻。 望神未來，使我心苦。
Our sacrifice is very timely; our hearts bear reverence. Not meant for private gain—whether the spirits come or do not come. Yellow Bell as horn mode, one performance: Spirit! where do They dwell? The spirit is in the Zhen direction. Benevolence is Their dwelling; They hold Heaven's yang. The spirit has come; the Way is cultivated yet blocked. Gazing for the spirit not yet come—this pains my heart.
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太簇為徵，一奏神在途矣，習習以風。 百靈後先，敢一不恭！ 奔走癘疫，祓除菑凶。 顧瞻下方，逍遙從容。 姑洗羽一奏
Great Cluster as zhi mode, one performance: The spirit is on the way, gently on the wind. A hundred spirits before and after—dare any be disrespectful! Rush away pestilence; purge disaster and evil. Looking down upon the realm below, free and at ease. Gu Xian as yu mode, one performance.
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溫然仁矣，熙然春矣。 龍駕帝服，穆將臨矣。 我酒清矣，我肴烝矣。 我樂備矣，我神顧矣。 升殿，《正安》在國之東，有壇崇成。 節以和樂，式降式登。
Warm is benevolence; bright is spring. Dragon carriage, imperial robes—solemn, about to arrive. Our wine is clear; our meats are steamed. Our music is ready; our spirits look back. Ascent of the hall, to the tune the cited text: In the east of the realm, an altar grandly complete. Rhythm with harmonious music; thereby descend, thereby ascend.
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潔我珮服，璆琳鏘鳴。 匪壇斯高，曷妥厥靈？ 青帝奠玉幣，《嘉安》物之熙熙，胡為其然。 蒙神之休，乃敢報旃。 有邸斯珪，有量斯幣。 於以奠之，格此精意。
Purify my girdle ornaments; fine jade rings and chimes. Were the altar not high, how settle these spirits? Green Emperor presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Things teem in splendor-why is it so? Receiving the spirit's blessing—then dare report with banners. Lofty tablets are set out; measured silks are prepared. With these we make our offering, that refined intent may be received.
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太昊氏位尊幣，《嘉安》
Silk offerings at the Great Inventor's seat, to the tune the cited text
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卜歲之初，我迎春祗。 孰克侑饗，曰古宓戲，於皇宓戲，萬世之德。 再拜稽首，敢愛斯璧。 奉俎，《豐安》靈兮安留，煙燎既升。 有碩其牲，有俎斯承。
At the year's first divination, we reverently welcome spring. Who may assist at the feast? The ancient Fu Xi—glorious Fu Xi, whose virtue endures ten thousand generations. Twice we bow and kowtow, daring to cherish this jade disc. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Spirit, abide in peace; smoke and flame have risen. Ample are the victims; stands bear them up.
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匪牲則碩，我德惟馨。 緩節安歌，庶幾是聽。 青帝酌獻，《祐安》百末布蘭，我酒伊旨。 酌以匏爵，洽我百禮。 帝居青陽，顧予嘉觴。 右我天子，宜君宜王。
It is not the victim alone that is ample—our virtue alone is fragrant. With slow rhythm and peaceful song, may this be heard. Green Emperor libation offering, to the tune the cited text: A hundred herbs spread orchid scent; how fine our wine. We pour from gourd cups, harmonizing our hundred rites. The Emperor dwells in azure yang and looks upon us with a gracious libation. Uphold our Son of Heaven—fit to rule as lord and king.
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太昊酌獻，《祐安》五德之王，誰實始之？ 功括造化，與天無期。 酌我清酤，盥獻載飭。 神鑒孔饗，天子之德。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Great Inventor libation offering, to the tune the cited text: King of the Five Virtues-who truly began all this? His merit embraces creation and transformation; with Heaven he has no end. Pour our clear brew; hand-washing and offering are fully prepared. The spirits clearly feast upon the Son of Heaven's virtue. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text
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貳觴具舉，承神嘉虞。 神具醉止，眷焉此都。 我歲方新，我畝伊殖。 時暘時雨，繄神之力。 送神，《高安》忽而來兮，格神鴻休。 忽而往兮，神不予留。
Second cups are all raised, receiving the spirit's gracious favor. The spirits are fully sated and favor this capital. Our year is newly begun; our fields flourish. Timely sun and timely rain—this is the spirits' power. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Suddenly They come, and the spirit's great blessing arrives. Suddenly They depart; the spirits will not remain.
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神在天兮，福我壽我。 千萬春兮，高靈下墮。 赤帝降神，《高安》圜鍾為宮離明禦正，德協於火。 有感其生，維帝是何。
The spirits are in Heaven, blessing us and granting us long life. Ten thousand springs; lofty spirits descend. Red Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Round Bell as palace mode-Li Bright governs the center, and virtue accords with fire. Stirring at Their birth—what Emperor is this.
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帝圖炎炎，貽福錫我。 鑒於妥虔，高靈下墮。 黃鍾為角赤精之君，位於朱明。 茂育萬物，假然長嬴。 我潔我盛，我蠲我誠。 神其下來，雲車是承。
The Emperor's design blazes; blessing is bestowed and gifts granted us. Seeing our proper reverence, lofty spirits descend. Yellow Bell as horn mode: the Lord of the Red Essence dwells in Vermilion Brightness. Luxuriantly nurturing the ten thousand things, lending Long Ying its season. We purify and fill; we cleanse ourselves in sincerity. May the spirits come down; cloud carriages bear Them.
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太簇為徵八卦相蕩，一氣散施。 隆熾恢台，職神屍之。 肅肅飆禦，神戾於天。 於昭神休，天子萬年。 姑洗為羽
Great Cluster as zhi mode: the Eight Trigrams stir one another; one qi spreads abroad. Grand blaze upon the vast terrace—the Duty Spirit presides. Solemn, solemn—the wind rises, and spirits reach Heaven. Clear is the spirit's blessing; may the Son of Heaven live ten thousand years. Gu Xian as yu mode.
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燁燁其光，炳炳其靈。 窅其如容，其如聲。 扇以景風，導以朱斿。 我德匪類，神其安留。 升殿，《正安》除地國南，有基崇祟。 載陟載降，式虔式恭。
Radiant is the light; resplendent the spirit. Remote as Their form, remote as Their sound. We fan Them with the auspicious wind and guide Them with vermilion pennants. Our virtue is not ordinary—may the spirits abide in peace. Ascent of the hall, to the tune the cited text: Ground cleared south of the realm, a foundation rising high. We ascend and descend, reverent and respectful in every motion.
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燎煙既燔，黻冕斯容。 神如在焉，肆予幽通。 赤帝奠玉幣，《嘉安》太微呈祥，炎德克彰。 佑我基命，格於明昌。 一純二精，有嚴典祀。 於以奠之，以介繁祉。
Offering smoke has burned; patterned robes mark this bearing. The spirits seem present, granting us passage to the hidden realm. Red Emperor presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Supreme Palace shows auspice; blazing virtue shines forth. Assist our founding mandate; bring us to bright prosperity. One purity, two essences—a solemn canonical sacrifice. With these we present our offering, that abundant blessing may follow.
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神農氏奠幣，《嘉安》練以纁黃，有篚將之。 蚃斯答，有神昭之。 維神於民，實始貨食。 歸德報功，敢怠王國。 奉俎，《豐安》
Shennong presentation of silks, to the tune the cited text: Dyed pale crimson-yellow, borne forth in baskets. Renewal is answered; a spirit makes it known. For the people this spirit truly began trade and food. We return virtue and report merit—dare we neglect the royal domain. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text
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有牲在滌，從以騂牡。 或肆或將，有潔其俎。 神嗜飲食，飶飶芬芬。 莫腆於誠，神其顧歆！ 赤帝酌獻，《祐安》四月維夏，兆於重離。 帝執其衡，物無癘疵。
Victims stand at the washing pen, red bulls following after. Some are displayed, some presented—stands pure and clean. The spirits delight in food and drink; fragrance rises, rich and full. Nothing surpasses sincerity—may the spirits look back and savor! Red Emperor libation offering, to the tune the cited text: The fourth month is summer; the omen lies in double Li. The Emperor holds the balance; nothing suffers pest or flaw.
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於皇帝功，思樂旨酒，奠爵既成，垂福則有。 神農氏酌獻，《祐安》猗歟先農，肇茲黍稷！ 既殖既播，有此粒食。 鬯潔清，彝樽疏冪。 竭我瑤斝，莫報嘉績。
In the Emperor's merit we delight in fine wine; when the libation cup is complete, blessing descends. Shennong libation offering, to the tune the cited text: Ah, the ancient Farmer who first gave us millet and grain! Already planted and sown—thus we have this grain for food. Sweet wine, pure and clear; ritual vessels with covers set open. We drain our jade cups yet cannot repay such fine merit.
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亞、終獻，《文安》盥爵奠斝，載虔載恭。 籩豆靜嘉，於樂鼓鍾。 禮備三獻，神具醉止。 孰顯神德？ 揚光紛委。 送神，《高安》
Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: Hand-washing, cups and jade goblets offered with full reverence. Stands and vessels serene and fine; music sounds, drums and bells. The three offerings are complete; the spirits are fully sated. Who reveals the spirit's virtue? Rising light scatters in rich profusion. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text
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神來何從？ 馺然靈風。 神去何之？ 杳然幽蹤。 伊神去來，霧散雲烝。 獨遺休祥，山崇川增。 黃帝降神，《高安》圜鍾為宮
Whence do the spirits come? Swiftly on the spirit wind. Whither do the spirits go? Far away, their tracks hidden in the depths. As spirits come and go, mist scatters and clouds rise. They leave blessing behind; mountains grow high, rivers swell. Yellow Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Round Bell as palace mode.
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維帝奠位，乃咸於時。 孰主張是，而樞紐之？ 穀我腹我，比予於兒。 告我冠服，迨其委蛇。 黃鍾角蓀無不在，日輿我居。 孰不可來？ 蚃斯須。
The Emperor's seat is established; all are aligned at this season. Who presides here and turns it at the pivot? They fill my belly and treat me like a child. They tell me of cap and robes, flowing in easy grace. Yellow Bell as horn mode: the fragrant herb is everywhere; the sun shares my dwelling. Who cannot come? Renewal comes in a moment.
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象服龍駕，淵淵鼓桴。 蓀不汝多，多汝意孚。 太簇徵樂哉帝居，逝留無常！ 爾信我宅，爾中我鄉。 乃眷茲土，於赫君王。 翩然下來，去未遽央。
Elephant robes and dragon carriage; deep, deep drumbeats. The herb gives you little—you give much trust in return. Great Cluster as zhi mode: how joyous the Emperor's dwelling, where coming and going know no constancy! You trust my dwelling; you are at home in my land. Thus cherishing this soil—ah, glorious king and lord. They flutter down to us; their going is not too swift.
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姑洗羽澹兮撫琴，啾兮吹笙。 神之未來，肅穆以聽。 繽紛羽旄，姣服在中。 神既來止，亦無惰容。 升殿，《正安》
Gu Xian as yu mode: gently stroking the zither, chirping as the sheng is blown. The spirits have not yet come—we listen, solemn and still. Feather banners in bright array; splendid robes among us. The spirits have come and halted, showing no slackness. Ascent of the hall, to the tune the cited text
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民生地中，動作食息。 輿我周旋，莫匪爾極。 捕鰈東海，搴茅南山。 彼勞如何，矧升降間！ 黃帝奠玉幣，《嘉安》萬櫝之寶，一絇之絲。 孕之育之，誰為此施？
Life arises from the earth's center through movement, nourishment, and breath. They attend me in every turn—none fall short of their utmost. Flatfish are taken in the eastern sea, thatch gathered on the southern hills. How arduous that labor—how much more in rising and descending! Yellow Emperor presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Treasures fill ten thousand cases; silk of a single skein. Who bears and nurtures them—who bestows this gift?
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歸之後神，神曰何為？ 不宰之功，蕩然四垂。 有熊氏位奠幣，《嘉安》維有熊氏，以土勝王。 其後皆沿，茲德用壯。 黼黻幅舄，裳衣是創。 幣之元纁，對此昭亮。
Returning to the Queen Spirit, the Spirit asks: what is this for? Unacting merit spreads abroad on every side. Silk offerings at the Youxiong seat, to the tune the cited text: The Youxiong clan overcame kings through the power of earth. All who came after followed suit; by this virtue they grew mighty. Broidered hems and slippers, skirted robes—these they created. Black and crimson silks offered before this bright splendor.
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奉俎，《豐安》王曰欽哉，無愛斯牲！ 登我元祀，亦有皇靈。 以將以享，或剝或烹。 大夫之俎，天子之誠。 黃帝酌獻，《祐安》
Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: The King says: be reverent-do not spare this victim! We raise our great sacrifice, and the august spirit is present. To present and to feast—some skinned, some boiled. The grandee's stand bears the Son of Heaven's sincerity. Yellow Emperor libation offering, to the tune the cited text
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黍以為翁，鬱以為婦。 以侑元功，以酌大鬥。 伊誰歆之？ 皇皇帝後。 伊誰嘏之？ 天子萬壽。 有熊氏酌獻，《祐安》昔在綿邈，有人公孫。 登政撫辰，節用良勤。
Millet stands as elder, aromatic herb as consort. To assist the primal merit, we pour the great millet brew. Who receives this offering? The august Emperor and Queen. Who bestows blessing? May the Son of Heaven live ten thousand years. Youxiong libation offering, to the tune the cited text: In distant ages past there was Lord Gongsun. He took power, governed the seasons, and was frugal and diligent.
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所蓄既大，所行宜遠。 載其華樽，從以簫管。 亞、終獻，《文安》羽觴更陳，厥味清涼。 飲之不煩，又有蔗漿。 夜未艾止，明星浮浮。 願言妥靈，靈兮淹留。
What he stored was vast; what he practiced should reach far. Splendid goblets are borne, with flute and pipe following. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: Feathered cups are offered again, cool and clear to the taste. They drink without weariness, and sugarcane juice is also provided. Night has not yet ended; bright stars hang above. May the spirits rest in peace; Spirit, tarry and remain.
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送神，《高安》靈不肯留，沛兮將歸。 玉節猋逝，翠旗並馳。 顧瞻佇立，悵然佳期。 蹇千萬年，無斁人斯。 白帝降神。 《高安》
Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: The Spirit will not remain-rushing homeward. Jade insignia speeds away; emerald banners race together. Gazing back, standing long—sad at this precious moment. May it be ten thousand years without wearying these people. White Emperor Descent of the Spirit. To the tune the cited text
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圜鍾為宮白藏啟序，庶彙向成。 有嚴禋祀，用答幽靈。 風馬雲車，來燕來寧。 洋洋在上，休福是承。 黃鍾角
Round Bell as palace mode: the white storehouse opens its season; all things move toward completion. A solemn suburban sacrifice answers the hidden spirits. Wind horses and cloud chariots come to feast and to rest. Vast above, great blessing is received. Yellow Bell as horn mode.
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素精肇節，金行固藏。 氣衝炎伏，明河翻霜。 功收有年，禮薦有章。 祗越眇冥，鴻基永昌。 太簇徵昊天之氣，揫斂萬彙。 涓日潔齊，有嚴厥祀。
The white essence opens the season; metal firmly stores all away. Qi surges against hidden heat; the bright river turns to frost. Harvest merit is gathered in; the rite follows its proper form. Reverently crossing the remote dark, the great foundation endures bright. Great Cluster as zhi mode: Heaven's qi gathers the ten thousand kinds. On the chosen day we fast and purify; stern is this sacrifice.
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有牲維肥，有酒維旨。 神之燕矣，錫茲福祉。 姑洗羽執矩斯兌，實惟素靈。 受職儲休，萬寶以成。 饗於西郊，奠玉陳牲。 侑以雅樂，來歆克誠。
The victims are plump; the wine is fine. The spirits feast and grant this blessing. Gu Xian as yu mode: holding the square, this is fulfilled—the white spirit indeed. Receiving office and storing repose, ten thousand treasures are thereby complete. We feast at the western suburbs, presenting jade and setting forth victims. With elegant music as assistance, they come to savor our utmost sincerity.
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升殿，《正安》素猋諧律，西顥墮靈。 肇復元祀，晨煬肅清。 下土層陔，嘉薦芳馨。 以禦蕃祉，介我西成。 白帝奠玉幣，《嘉安》
Ascent of the hall, to the tune the cited text: White wind harmonizes with pitch; western Gao descends as spirit. The primal sacrifice is restored; morning light is pure and clear. Lower earth in layered steps; fine offerings, fragrant and pure. To secure abundant blessing and aid our western harvest. White Emperor presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text
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惟時素秋，肇舉元祀。 禮備樂作，降登有數。 洋洋在上，神既來止。 神之格思，錫我繁祉。 少昊氏位奠幣，《嘉安》西顥肅清，群生茂遂。 有嚴報典，孔明祀事。
In this plain autumn season, the primal sacrifice is first raised. Rites are prepared and music raised; descent and ascent follow their numbers. Vast above, the spirits have come and halted. The spirits arrive in thought and grant us abundant blessing. Silk offerings at the Shaohao seat, to the tune the cited text: Western Gao is pure and clear; all lives flourish and thrive. A solemn report rite; the sacrifice is luminously complete.
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珪幣告虔，神靈燕喜。 齎我豐年，以錫民祉。 奉俎，《豐安》洽禮既陳，諧音具舉。 有滌斯牲，孔碩為俎。 維帝居歆，介我稷黍。 樂哉有秋，繄神之祜！
Jade and silks declare reverence; spirits feast in joy. Grant us a rich harvest year and bless the people. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Harmonious rites are set forth; blended music fully raised. Washed victims; stands ample and great. The Emperor savors the offering and aids our millet and grain. Joyous is this autumn—all is the spirits' blessing!
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白帝酌獻，《祐安》徂商肇祀，靈蓋孔饗。 恭承嘉禧，湛澹鬯。 監此馨香，靈其安留。 疇惠下民，匪靈之休。 少昊氏位酌獻，《祐安》
White Emperor libation offering, to the tune the cited text: When Shang first raised sacrifice, the spirit canopy clearly feasted. Reverently receiving fine blessing; deep, clear aromatic brew. Overseeing this fragrant offering, may the spirits abide in peace. Blessing the people below is not the spirits' rest alone. Shaohao libation offering, to the tune the cited text
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沆碭西顥，功載萬世。 乘金宅兌，侑我明祀。 嘉觴布蘭，牲玉潔精。 神之燕虞，肅用有成。 亞、終獻，《文安》肅成萬物，泬寥其秋。 惟茲祀事，戾止靈斿。
Vast western Gao—merit recorded for ten thousand generations. Riding metal, dwelling in dui, assisting our bright sacrifice. Fine libation spread with orchid scent; victims and jade pure and refined. The spirits feast in joy; solemnly used, success is complete. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: Solemnly completing the ten thousand things; desolate and empty is autumn. Only this sacrifice affair reaches its stop at the spirit banners.
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酌獻具舉。 典禮是求。 冀福斯民，黍稷盈疇。 送神，《高安》沆碭白藏，順成萬寶。 有來德馨，於昭神妥。 露華晨晞，飆馭聿還。 介我嗣歲，澤均幅員。
Libation offerings are all raised. The canonical rite is sought. May blessing reach the people; millet and grain fill the fields. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Vast white storehouse; following completion, ten thousand treasures. Fragrant virtue has come; clear is the spirit's repose. Dew flowers at dawn's light; swift carriage then returns. Aid our succeeding year; bounty equal across the realm.
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黑帝降神，《高安》圜鍾為宮吉日壬癸，律中應鍾。 國有故常，北郊迎冬。 乃蕆祀事，必祗必恭。 明默雖異，感而遂通。
Black Emperor Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Round Bell as palace mode-auspicious day of ren and gui; pitch at the responding bell. The state has its constant rites; at the northern suburbs we welcome winter. Thus completing the sacrifice affair—we must be reverent and respectful. Bright and hidden differ, yet feeling reaches through.
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黃鍾為角良月盈數，四氣推遷。 帝於是時，典司其權。 高靈下墮，降祉幅員。 神之聽之，祀事罔愆。 太簇為徵
Yellow Bell as horn mode: a good month fills its number; the four qi advance and shift. At this season the Emperor holds canonical authority. Lofty spirits descend; blessing spreads across the realm. The spirits hear it; the sacrifice is without fault. Great Cluster as zhi mode.
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北方之神，執權司冬。 三時務農，於焉告功。 禮備樂作，歸功於神。 風馬來遊，永錫斯民。 姑洗為羽天地閉塞，盛德在水。 黑精之君，降福羨祉。
Spirit of the northern region, holding authority and governing winter. Through three seasons they attend farming; here they report their merit. Rites are prepared and music raised; merit returns to the spirits. Wind horses come roaming; may blessing ever reach these people. Gu Xian as yu mode: Heaven and earth are shut; resplendent virtue rests in water. Lord of the black essence descends with blessing and abundant grace.
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洋洋在上，若或見之。 齊莊承祀，其敢斁思。 升殿，《正安》昧爽昭事，煌煌露光。 滌溉蠲潔，容儀肅莊。 牲肥酒旨，薦此芬芳。 降陟有序，禮無越常。
Vast above, as if one might see Them. Solemn and reverent in undertaking the sacrifice—who dares slacken in intent? Ascent of the hall, to the tune the cited text: Before dawn the bright rite shines; glorious dew-light. Washed and sprinkled pure; bearing and countenance solemn and reverent. Plump victims, fine wine—we offer this fragrance. Descent and ascent follow order; rites do not overstep their norms.
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黑帝奠玉幣，《嘉安》晨曦未升，天宇肅穆。 祗若元祀，將以幣玉。 神之格思，三獻茅縮。 明靈懌豫，下土是福。 高陽氏位奠幣，《嘉安》
Black Emperor presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Dawn not yet risen; the sky is solemn. Reverently as to the primal sacrifice, we offer silks and jade. The spirits arrive in thought; three offerings of drawn thatch. Bright spirits are pleased and at ease; the people below receive blessing. Silk offerings at the Gaoyang seat, to the tune the cited text
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飆馭雲蓋，神之顧歆。 丕昭禮容，發揚樂音。 祀事既舉，仰當神心。 申以嘉幣，式薦誠諶。 奉俎，《豐安》辰牡孔碩，奉牲以告。 秘祝非祈，豐年宜報。
Swift carriage and cloud canopy—the spirits look back and savor. Ritual bearing is greatly manifest; music sound is raised. The sacrifice is complete; we look up to match the spirits' hearts. Extended with fine silks, we offer sincere reverence. Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: The year's bull is ample; victims are presented in report. Secret prayer is not mere entreaty; a rich year should be reported.
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至意昭徹，交乎神明。 降福穰穰，用燕群生。 黑帝酌獻，《祐安》赫赫神遊，周流八極。 德馨上聞，於焉來格。 不腆酒醴，用伸悃愊。 神其歆之！ 民用響德。
Utmost intent clearly reaches through to the spirits on high. Abundant blessing descends to feast the myriad lives. Black Emperor libation offering, to the tune the cited text: Glorious is the spirit's roaming, circling the eight extremities. Fragrant virtue rises and is heard; thereupon They come to arrive. Though not rich wine and ale, we extend our sincere earnestness. May the spirits savor it! The people respond to virtue.
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高陽氏酌獻，《祐安》十月納禾，民務藏蓋。 不有神休，民罔攸賴。 孟冬之吉，禮行不昧。 神降百祥，昭著蓍蔡。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Gaoyang libation offering, to the tune the cited text: In the tenth month grain is brought in; the people store their harvest. Without the spirits' repose, the people would have nothing to rely on. On an auspicious day of early winter, the rite proceeds without error. The spirits descend with a hundred auspices, clear in milfoil and tortoise. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text
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萬彙揫斂，時惟冬序。 蠢爾黎氓，入此室處。 酌獻告神，禮以時舉。 賴此陰騭，民有所怙。 送神，《高安》神之戾止，天門夜開。 禮備告成，雲軿亟回。
The myriad kinds are gathered in; now is winter's season. You common folk enter this dwelling place. Libation reports to the spirits; rites are raised at their proper season. Relying on this hidden blessing, the people have what to depend on. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: The spirits reach their stop; the Heavenly Gate opens at night. Rites are prepared and report complete; the cloud carriage swiftly returns.
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旗纛晻靄，萬靈喧豗。 獨遺祉福，用澤九垓。 乾德以後祀感生帝十首降神，《大安》和均玉管，政協璿衡。 四序資始，萬物含生。
Banners and pennons dim and misty; ten thousand spirits clamor and surge. Alone leaving blessing and fortune to enrich the nine realms. After Qian De, sacrifice to the Regeneration Emperor: ten hymns. Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Harmonious jade pipes; governance aligns with the armillary sphere. The four seasons provide the beginning; the ten thousand things hold life within.
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皇猷允洽，至德惟明。 為民祈福，克致精誠。 太保行，《保安》衣冠儼若，步武有容。 公卿濟濟，率禮惟恭。 罍洗，《正安》
The imperial plan is fully harmonized; ultimate virtue alone is luminous. For the people we pray for blessing and attain refined sincerity. Grand Mentor procession, to the tune the cited text: Caps and robes solemn as if present; steps and bearing properly formed. Grandees in great number lead the rite with reverence. Goblet washing, to the tune the cited text
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昊天降康，云何以報？ 斯謀斯惟，雍雍灌鬯。 身之潔兮，神斯來止。 神之享兮，民斯福矣。 奠玉幣，《慶安》籩豆有踐，玉帛斯陳。 神無常享，享於精純。
August Heaven sends peace—how shall we report it? This plan, this thought—harmonious pouring of aromatic brew. When the body is purified, the spirits come and halt. When the spirits feast, the people receive blessing. Presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Stands and beans are set forth; silks and jades displayed. Spirits do not feast constantly; they feast on refined purity.
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奉俎，《咸安》俎實具列，明德惟馨。 肅容祗薦，神其降靈。 酌獻，《崇安》樂調鳳律，酒浥犧尊。 至靈斯禦，盛德彌敦。
Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Stand offerings fully set out; bright virtue alone is fragrant. With solemn bearing we reverently offer; may the spirits descend. Libation offering, to the tune the cited text: Music harmonizes with phoenix pitch; wine moistens the sacrificial goblet. The utmost spirit thereby presides; resplendent virtue grows ever more generous.
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飲福，《廣安》三陽戒律，萬彙騰精。 既蘇昆蟲，畢達勾萌。 具陳犧象，式薦誠明。 錫以蕃祉，永保咸平。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Drinking the blessing, to the tune the cited text: Three yangs restrain and warn; the myriad kinds surge with essence. Insects are already revived; hooked sprouts fully reach forth. Sacrificial forms are fully displayed; thereby we offer sincere brightness. Grant abundant blessing; eternally preserve universal peace. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text
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大君有命，祀典咸修。 薦獻式敘，淑慎優柔。 徹豆，《肅安》 〈（以下二首政和中制）〉 奉承明祀，惟羊惟牛。 卬盛於豆，備陳庶羞。 鍾鼓喤々，神具醉止。 其徹嘉籩，永綏福祉。
The great lord has command; the sacrifice canon is fully restored. Offerings are presented in sequence, good, careful, gentle, and yielding. Removing the beans, to the tune the cited text (The following two pieces were composed in the Zhenghe reign) Undertaking the bright sacrifice with sheep and cattle alone. Raised high in the beans, fully displaying many delicacies. Bells and drums resound; the spirits are fully sated. The fine stands are removed; blessing is eternally secured.
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送神，《普安》既臨下土，復歸於天。 神之報貺，受福無邊。 景祐祀感生帝二首宣祖配位奠幣，《皇安》
Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Having approached the lower realm, They return to Heaven. The spirits' returning gift brings blessing without end. Jingyou sacrifice to the Regeneration Emperor: two hymns. Xuanzu associated-seat presentation of silks, to the tune the cited text
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浚發長源，粵惟始祖。 五運協圖，萬靈來護。 酌獻，《肅安》龍德而隱，源流則長。 宜乎億祀，侑享彌昌。 元符祀感生帝五首
A deep source flows forth—this is our founding ancestor. The five phases harmonize in the chart; ten thousand spirits come to guard. Libation offering, to the tune the cited text: Dragon virtue yet hidden; source and current are long. Fitting for countless sacrifices; assisting the feast ever flourishes. Yuanfu sacrifice to the Regeneration Emperor: five hymns.
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降神，《大安》 〈（六變）〉 二儀交泰，七政順行。 四序資始，萬物含生。 皇朝創業，盛德致平。 為民祈福，潔此精誠。 初獻升降，《保安》
Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text (Six changes) The two principles interact in peace; the seven regulators move in accord. The four seasons provide the beginning; the ten thousand things hold life within. The imperial house founded its enterprise; resplendent virtue brought peace. For the people we pray for blessing, purifying this refined sincerity. First offering ascent and descent, to the tune the cited text
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冕旒儼若，步武有容。 公卿濟濟，《韶》、《》邕邕。 帝位酌獻樂和鳳律，酒奠犧尊。 神明斯享，禮盛難論。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Cap and tassels solemn as if present; steps and bearing properly formed. Grandees in great number; 《Shao》 and 《》 play harmonious, harmonious. Emperor-seat libation offering: music harmonizes with phoenix pitch; wine is set in the sacrificial goblet. The spirits on high thereby feast; the rite's splendor is beyond words. Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text
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大君有命，闕典咸修。 帝歆明祀，佑聖千秋。 送神，《普安》俯臨下土，回復上天。 觸類而長，荷福無邊。
The great lord has command; the canonical rite is fully restored. The Emperor savors the bright sacrifice, protecting the Sage for a thousand autumns. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Looking down upon the lower realm, returning to upper Heaven. Meeting each category, it grows; bearing blessing without end.
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帝位奠玉幣同前《慶安》，禧祖奠幣同景祐《皇安》，酌獻同景祐宣祖《肅安》，奉俎同熙寧《咸安》。 紹興以後祀感生帝十六首降神，《大安》
Emperor-seat presentation of jade and silks: same as before, to the tune the cited text; Xizu presentation of silks same as Jingyou the cited text; libation offering same as Jingyou Xuanzu the cited text; presentation of the offering stand same as Xining the cited text. After Shaoxing, sacrifice to the Regeneration Emperor: sixteen hymns. Descent of the Spirit, to the tune the cited text
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圜鍾為宮炎精之神，飛軿碧落。 駕以浮雲，丹書赤雀。 禮備豆籩，樂諧簫勺。 神具醉止，佑我景鑠。 黃鍾為角
Round Bell as palace mode: Spirit of blazing essence, flying carriage in the azure expanse. Drawn by floating clouds, with red writ and red sparrow. Rites prepared with stands and beans; music harmonizes with flute and ladle. The spirits are fully sated; protect our glorious brightness. Yellow Bell as horn mode.
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宋德惟火，神實司之。 上儀申蕆，迎方重離。 瑤幣告潔，秀華金支。 啾啾神龍，來介繁禧。 太簇為徵於物司火，於方峙南。 璿霄來下，羽衛毿毿。
Song virtue is fire alone; the spirits truly govern it. The upper rite is extended and completed, welcoming the direction of double Li. Jade silks report purity; splendid blossoms and golden branches. Chirping, chirping—the divine dragon comes to grant abundant blessing. Great Cluster as zhi mode: governing things, fire is in charge; in the direction it stands south. Jade heavens descend; feathered guards dense and thick.
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祠官祝厘，聯珮合簪。 本支有衍，則百斯男。 姑洗為羽惟神之安，方解羽鑾。 赤旂霞曳，從以炎官。 居歆嘉薦，蚃靈壇。 神之格矣，民訖多盤。
Sacrifice officers pray for blessing; linked pendants and joined hairpins. Root and branch extend; then a hundred sons. Gu Xian as yu mode: only the spirits' repose; feather banners are loosed. Red banners trail like clouds, followed by the Fire Officer. Dwelling in savor of fine offering; renewal at the spirit altar. The spirits arrive; the people all receive abundant blessing.
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盥洗，《保安》衝牙鏘鳴，肅容專精。 交神之義，罔敢弗誠。 設洗於阼，罍水惟清。 盥以致潔，感通神明。 升殿，《保安》
Hand-washing, to the tune the cited text: Pendant jade rings and chimes; solemn bearing, focused spirit. The meaning of communing with spirits—none dare be unfaithful. Washing is set at the eastern steps; goblet water alone is clear. Hand-washing to attain purity; feeling reaches through to the spirits on high. Ascent of the hall, to the tune the cited text
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三陽交泰，日新惟良。 大建厥祀，茲報興王。 禮嚴陟降，德薦馨香。 聿懷嘉慶，降福穰穰。 感生帝位奠玉幣，《光安》肅肅嚴祀，神幽必聞。 騁駕臨饗，將歆飶芬。
Three yangs interact in peace; day by day renewed and good. Greatly establishing this sacrifice to report the founding king. Rites stern in ascent and descent; virtue offered, fragrance rising. Thereby cherishing fine celebration; abundant blessing descends. Regeneration Emperor-seat presentation of jade and silks, to the tune the cited text: Solemn, solemn the strict sacrifice; the hidden spirits must hear. Driving carriage to approach the feast, about to savor fragrant aroma.
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嘉玉陳幣，欽恭無文。 永綏多祜，國祚何垠。 僖祖位奠幣，《皇安》於穆文獻，景炎發祥。 啟茲皇運，垂慶無疆。 篚幣有陳，式昭肅莊。 神之格思，如在洋洋。
Fine jade and silks displayed; reverent respect without ornament. Eternally securing abundant blessing; how boundless the state's fortune. Silk offerings at the Xizu seat, to the tune the cited text: Solemn is the civil founder; blazing splendor sent auspice. Opening this imperial fortune; extending celebration without end. Basket silks are set forth, thereby manifesting solemn reverence. The spirits arrive in thought, as if present, vast and high.
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奉俎，《咸安》籩豆大房，秩秩在列。 奉牲以告，既全既潔。 樂均無爽，牲醴攸設。 神兮燕矣。 霓旌孑孑。 感生帝位酌獻，《崇安》
Presentation of the offering stand, to the tune the cited text: Stands, beans, and great trays orderly set in rows. Victims are presented in report, already whole and pure. Music is balanced without error; sacrificial ale is set forth. Spirit! They feast. Rainbow banners stand alone. Regeneration Emperor-seat libation offering, to the tune the cited text
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盛德在火，相我炎祚。 典祀有常，牲玉維具。 風馬雲車，翩翩來顧。 式蕃帝祉，後昆有裕。 僖祖位酌獻，《肅安》皇矣文獻，開國有先。 德配感生，對越在天。
Resplendent virtue rests in fire, assisting our blazing fortune. The canonical sacrifice has its constancy; victims and jade are all prepared. Wind horses and cloud chariots come fluttering to look back. Thereby enriching the Emperor's blessing; descendants thereafter have abundance. Xizu libation offering, to the tune the cited text: Grand is the civil founder; founding the state had its beginning. Virtue matching the Regeneration Emperor, facing Heaven in response.
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練日得辛，來止靈壇。 神其錫羨，瑞應猗蘭。 文舞退、武舞進，《正安》苾芬芬，神具醉止。 笙磬鏗鏘，乾旄旖旎。 鬷假無言，神靈惟喜。 申錫蕃釐，暨我孫子。
On the purified day obtaining xin, coming to halt at the spirit altar. May the spirits grant abundance; auspicious response like orchid. Civil dance withdraws and martial dance advances, to the tune the cited text: Fragrant, fragrant; the spirits are fully sated. Sheng and stone chime ring clear; dry banners wave gracefully. All-present without words; spirits and ghosts rejoice alone. Extended grant of abundant blessing, reaching our sons and grandsons.
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亞、終獻，《文安》偉炎厥初，緣感而係。 慶衍式崇，昭融有契。 樂功既諧，觴獻斯繼。 歆類不違，克昌百世。 徹豆，《肅安》
Second and final offerings, to the tune the cited text: Great was the blaze at its beginning, bound by responsive feeling. Celebration extends and pattern is exalted; bright fusion has covenant. Music merit is harmonized; libation offering then continues. Savoring the categories without violation, able to flourish a hundred generations. Removing the beans, to the tune the cited text
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潔陳斯備，昭格惟禋。 神歆以飫，宰徹其餕。 清歌振曉，葉氣流春。 永錫祚嗣，以渥烝民。 送神，《大安》豐祀孔飾，肅來自天。 蘭尊既徹，飆馭載遄。
Pure offerings are set forth; manifest arrival is through suburban rite. The spirits savor and are sated; the steward removes the leftover grain. Clear song stirs at dawn; leaf-qi flows like spring. Eternally grant imperial heirs, thereby enriching the steaming people. Sending off the Spirit, to the tune the cited text: Abundant sacrifice greatly adorned; solemn, coming from Heaven. Orchid goblets already removed; swift carriage then speeds away.
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騎雲縹緲，聆樂流連。 惟邁惟顧，降福綿綿。 望燎，《普安》禮文既洽，熏燎聿升。 嘉氣四塞，丹誠上騰。
Riding clouds, misty and remote; hearing music, lingering on. Only advancing, only looking back; descending blessing continuous. Gazing at the burning, to the tune the cited text: Ritual text already harmonized; fragrant burning forthwith rises. Fine qi fills the four quarters; cinnabar sincerity rises above.
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惟類之應，惟福之興。 永熾天統，億載靈承。
Response according to the categories; blessing according to fortune rises. Eternally blazing the heavenly succession; hundred million years the spirits inherit.