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樂十一 〈（樂章五）〉 ○祀嶽鎮海瀆祀大火祀大辰大中祥符五嶽加帝號祭告八首迎神，《靜安》
Music 11 (Hymn Section 5) ○ Sacrifices to the mountains, prefectures, seas, and rivers; sacrifices to the Great Fire and the Great Stars; in the Dazhong xiangfu era, when imperial titles were added to the Five Sacred Mountains—eight presentation hymns for welcoming the spirits, to the tune "Jing'an."
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鍾石既作，俎豆在前。 雲旗飛揚，神光肅然。 當駕飆，來乎青圓。 言備縟禮，享茲吉蠲。 冊入門，《正安》節彼喬嶽，神明之府。 秩秩威儀，肅肅靈宇。
The bells and stone chimes have begun; the stands and vessels stand ready before the altar. Cloud-banners billow on high, and the spirit-light is grave and still. Mount the rushing wind and come to the azure vault of heaven. We declare the full rites prepared—receive this blessed and purified offering. When the register is borne through the gate, to the tune "Zheng'an": how lofty that great peak—the dwelling of the spirits. In ordered majesty the ritual proceeds; in solemn stillness stands the spirit hall.
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懿號克崇，庶物鹹睹。 帝籍升名，式綏九土。 酌獻東嶽，《嘉安》節彼岱宗，有嚴廟貌。 惟辟奉天，依神設教。 帝典焜煌，嘉薦普淖。 至靈格思，殊祥是效。
The noble title is duly raised on high, and all creation may look upon it. The emperor's register rises with the new name, to bring peace to the nine domains. Libation to the Eastern Peak, to the tune "Jia'an": how ordered is Mount Dai, with its solemn temple aspect. The sovereign alone serves Heaven, and through the spirits establishes the teaching of the realm. The imperial ordinances shine forth; fine offerings spread in abundance. The highest spirit draws near in acceptance; wondrous blessings are the proof.
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南嶽作鎮炎夏，畜茲靈光。 敷與萬物，既阜既昌。 爰刻溫玉，式薦徽章。 昭嘏神意，福熙穰穰。 西嶽
The Southern Peak stands as guardian in the heat of summer, hoarding this spirit-light. It spreads its bounty to all things, making them rich and thriving. Warm jade is carved and offered as the emblem of honor. The spirits' favor shines clear; blessings abound and harvests overflow. Western Peak
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瞻言太華，奠芳作鎮。 典冊是膺，等威以峻。 上公奉儀，祀宗薦信。 介祉萬邦，永配坤順。 北嶽仰止靈嶽，鎮於朔方。 增崇懿號，度越彝章。
We gaze upon great Mount Hua, set in splendor as the western guardian. The canonical register is received, and its rank and dignity are raised on high. The chief minister upholds the rites, offering to the spirit-lord with true devotion. May blessing reach every realm, forever joined with Earth's gentle yielding. Northern Peak—look up to that spirit mountain, guardian of the northern realm. The noble title is raised still higher, transcending the ancient ordinances.
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祗薦嘉樂，式陳令芳。 永資純佑，國祚蕃昌。 中嶽岩岩神嶽，作鎮中央。 肅奉徽冊，尊名孔章。 聿降飆駕，載獻蘭觴。 熙事允洽，寶祚彌昌。
We reverently offer fine music and spread forth its noble fragrance. May pure blessing endure forever, and the dynasty flourish without end. Central Peak—towering spirit mountain, guardian at the heart of the realm. We solemnly present the emblematic register; the honored name shines forth in glory. Descend on the rushing wind-chariot and receive the orchid cup we raise. The glorious rite is fully complete; the sacred mandate grows ever more bright.
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送神，《靜安》祗薦鴻名，寅威明祀。 有楚之儀，如在之祭。 奠獻既終，禮容克備。 神鑒孔昭，福禧來暨。 天安殿冊封五嶽帝一首
Escorting the spirits, to the tune "Jing'an": we reverently offer the great name and perform the solemn, luminous rite. The rite has Chu splendor; the offering is made as though the spirit were truly here. The offerings are complete; every detail of ritual bearing is in place. The spirits' gaze shines clear; blessing and joy draw near. One hymn for enfeoffing the Five Sacred Mountain emperors in the Hall of Heavenly Peace
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冊出入，《正安》名嶽奠方，帝儀克舉。 吉日惟良，九賓鹹旅。 溫玉鏤文，纁裳正寧。 禮備樂成，篤神之祜。 熙寧望祭嶽鎮海瀆十七首
As the register is borne in and out, to the tune "Zheng'an": the famed peaks are set in their domains; the imperial rite is duly raised. On this chosen auspicious day, guests of every rank gather in procession. Warm jade is carved with the sacred text; scarlet robes are worn in proper stillness. Rites are complete and music fulfilled; rich is the blessing of the spirits. Seventeen hymns for the Xining distant sacrifice to the mountains, prefectures, seas, and rivers
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東望迎神，《凝安》盛德惟木，勾芒禦神。 沂岱淮海，厥功在民。 爰熙壇坎，裒對庶神。 於以歆格，靈貽具臻。 升降，《同安》
Eastern prospect, welcoming the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an": supreme virtue is Wood's; Goumang is the spirit who rules. From Mount Yi and Mount Dai to the Huai and the sea—their merit rests with the people. The altar glows with light; the host of spirits is gathered to receive our rite. May they delight in our offering; every spirit-gift draws near. Ascending and descending, to the tune "Tong'an"
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紳韠襜兮，玉珮蕊兮。 於我將事，神燕喜兮。 帝命望祀，敢有不共。 往返於位，肅肅雍雍。 奠玉幣，《明安》祀以崇德，幣則有儀。 肅我將事，登降孔時。
Sashes and skirts hang low; jade pendants cluster at the belt. As we take up the rite, the spirits feast and rejoice. The emperor has ordained this distant sacrifice—who would dare withhold their share. Moving to and from their stations—in solemn grace, in harmony. Presenting jade and silks, to the tune "Ming'an": we sacrifice to exalt virtue; every offering follows its proper form. Solemnly we perform the rite; every ascent and descent is perfectly timed.
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精明純潔，罔有弗祗。 史辭無愧，神用來矣。 酌獻，《成安》肇茲東土，含潤無疆。 維時發春，喜薦令芳。 祭用蒯薶1111沈，順性含藏。 不涸不童，誕降祺祥。
Clear and pure in every detail—nothing fails of reverent offering. The scribe's record is without fault; the spirits therefore draw near. Libation offering, to the tune "Cheng'an": from the first this eastern land holds moisture without end. Now spring unfolds; gladly we offer its finest fragrance. We sacrifice with mugwort and straw and sink them in offering, following their nature to hold and nurture. Never dry, never wasted—they bring down blessing and good fortune.
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送神，《凝安》神之至止，熙壇為春。 神之將歸，旂服振振。 兮回飆，窅兮旋雲。 祐於東方，永施厥仁。 南望迎神，《凝安》
Escorting the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an": when the spirits arrive, the bright altar turns to spring. As the spirits prepare to depart, banners and robes flutter in splendor. The wind wheels back; far and deep, the clouds whirl away. Bless the eastern realm; extend your kindness forever. Southern prospect, welcoming the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an"
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嵩嵇衡霍，暨厥海江。 時維長養，惠我南邦。 肆嚴牲幣，神式來降。 以侑以妥，百福是龐。 酌獻，《成安》景風應律，朱鳥開辰。 肅肅明祀，嘉籩列陳。
Mount Song, Mount Ji, Mount Heng, and Mount Huo—and with them their seas and rivers. This is the season of growth and nurture; it blesses our southern land. We lay out solemn offerings and silks; the spirits descend to receive them. To assist and to comfort them—blessings beyond count are heaped high. Libation offering, to the tune "Cheng'an": the warm wind matches the pitch-pipes; the Vermilion Bird opens the season. Solemn and bright is the sacrifice; fine platters are laid out in rows.
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牲用牷物，樂奏蕤賓。 克綏永福，祐此下民。 送神，《凝安》鼓鍾云云，龡管伊伊。 神既醉飽，曰送言歸。 山有厚藏，水有靈德。 物其永依，往奠炎宅。
Pure red victims are offered; music sounds in the Ruibin mode. May lasting blessing be secured; protect the people below. Escorting the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an": drums and bells roll on; flutes and pipes sing long and clear. The spirits are drunk and full; we bid them farewell and send them home. Mountains hold deep treasure; waters hold spirit virtue. May all things rely on them forever; go to dwell in the realm of fire.
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中望迎神，《凝安》維土作德，維帝御行。 含養載育，萬物以成。 有嚴祀典，薦我德馨。 神其歆止，永用億寧。 酌獻，《成安》
Central prospect, welcoming the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an": Earth alone gives virtue; the Emperor alone guides its course. Embracing and nurturing, bearing and rearing—all things are brought to completion. Our solemn canon of sacrifice offers up the fragrance of our virtue. May the spirits delight and abide; may endless peace endure. Libation offering, to the tune "Cheng'an"
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高廣融結，實維中央。 宣氣報功，利彼一方。 坎壇以祀，六樂鏘鏘。 靈其有喜，酌以大璋。 送神，《凝安》言旋其處，以奠中域。 無替厥靈，四方是則。
Lofty and vast, fused and joined—this is truly the center. It spreads its breath and reports its merit; it blesses this whole region. At the pit altar we sacrifice; the six ensembles ring clear. May the spirits rejoice; we pour libation with the great jade cup. Escorting the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an": return to your dwelling; establish the central realm. Let this spirit never fail; let the four quarters take it as their model.
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神永不息，祀永不愆。 以享以報，於萬斯年。 西望迎神，《凝安》品物順說，時司金行。 於郊迎氣，以望庶靈。 雅歌維樂，圭薦惟牲。 作民之祉，永相厥成。
The spirits never rest; the sacrifices never fail. To receive and to repay—for ten thousand years. Western prospect, welcoming the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an": all things follow in joy; the season belongs to Metal. At the suburban altar we welcome the season's breath and gaze toward the host of spirits. Elegant songs are our music; jade and victims are our offering. You make the people's blessing; forever aid their fulfillment.
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酌獻，《成安》西顥沆碭，執矩司秋。 諏言協靈，時祀孔修。 禮有薦獻，爰視公侯。 秩而祭之，百福是遒。 送神，《凝安》
Libation offering, to the tune "Cheng'an": the western sky is vast and bright; holding the square, it rules autumn. Our words accord with the spirits; the seasonal sacrifice is fully perfected. The rites require offerings and presentations; thus we honor lords and marquises. In due order we sacrifice; every blessing draws near in force. Escorting the spirits, to the tune "Ning'an"
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我樂我神，簋俎腥饔。 曰神之還，西土是宮。 於蕃禽魚，於衍草木。 富我藪隰，滋我高陸。 北望迎神，《凝安》帝德乘坎，時禦閉藏，爰潔牷醴，兆茲北方。
We delight our spirits with music; stands and trays brim with savory feast. We say the spirits return—the western realm is their dwelling. Birds and fish flourish there; plants and trees spread abroad. Enrich our marshes and lowlands; nourish our high plateaus. Northern prospect, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》: imperial virtue rides Water's power; the season seals all away in store—we offer pure victims and ale, a sign for the northern realm.
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海山攸宅，神施無疆。 具享蠲吉，降福孔穰。 酌獻，《成安》淒寒凝陰，隕籜滌場。 百物順成，黍稷馨香。 款於北郊。 爰因其方。 何以侑神？ 薦此嘉觴。
Seas and mountains are their home; the spirits' gifts know no limit. They fully receive our pure offering; blessings descend in overflowing measure. Libation offering, to the tune 《Cheng'an》: bleak cold fixes the shade; fallen husks sweep the threshing floor clean. All things ripen in their season; millet and grain breathe fragrance. We draw near in sincerity at the northern suburban altar. Thus we follow the rites of this direction. How shall we assist the spirits? We offer this noble cup.
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送神，《凝安》維山及川，奠宅幽方。 我度其靈，降止靡常。 肅肅坎壇，既迎既將。 促樂徹俎，是送是望。 紹興祀嶽鎮海瀆四十三首
Escorting the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》: mountains and rivers—make your home in the hidden north. We gauge their spirit's coming; their descent and rest follow no fixed rule. Solemn stands the pit altar—we welcome, we escort. Music quickens, the stands are cleared—we send them forth and gaze after them. Forty-three hymns for the Shaoxing sacrifice to the mountains, prefectures, seas, and rivers
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東方迎神，《凝安》帝奠九壥，孰匪我疆。 繄我東土，山川相望。 祀事孔時，肅雍不忘。 嶪峨濛鴻，鬱哉洋洋！ 初獻盥洗，《同安》
Eastern quarter, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》: the emperor sets the nine domains—who lies outside our realm? Ah, our eastern land—mountain after mountain, river facing river. The sacrifice is perfectly timed; solemn harmony is never forgotten. Towering, vast and mist-wreathed—how rich, how boundless! First offering, hand-washing, to the tune 《Tong'an》
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青陽肇開，祀事孔飭。 鬱人讚溉，其馨苾。 敬爾威儀，亦孔之則。 神之格思，無我有斁。 奠玉幣，《明安》司曆告時，惟孟之春。 爰舉時祀，旅於有神。
Spring's azure breath first unfolds; every rite is set in order. The perfumer aids the pouring; fragrance rises rich and full. Honor your ritual bearing—it too is a sacred rule. When the spirits draw near, may they never find me wanting. Presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ming'an》: the calendar office proclaims the season—the first month of spring. We raise the seasonal sacrifice and process before the spirits in their power.
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鼓鍾既設，珪帛具陳。 阜蕃庶物，以福我民。 東嶽位酌獻，《成安》岩岩天齊，自古在昔。 膚寸之雲，四方其澤。 惟時東作，祀事乃飭。 惠我無疆，恩沾動植。
Drums and bells stand ready; jade and silks are laid out in full. Make all things flourish and multiply, and bless our people. Eastern Peak station, libation offering, to the tune 《Cheng'an》: towering Mount Tianqi—so it has been since antiquity. Clouds no wider than a handbreadth spread; the four quarters receive their rain. At the season when the east begins its work, the sacrifice is set in order. Favor us without end; your grace reaches every living thing and plant.
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東鎮位惟山有鎮，雄於其方。 東孰為雄？ 於沂之疆。 祀事有時，爰舉舊章。 我望匪遙，庶幾燕饗。 東海位
Eastern Prefecture station: mountains alone can be guardians, each mighty in its domain. In the east, which is chief? It is Mount Yi in its domain. The sacrifice has its season; we raise the ancient ordinances once more. Our gaze is not distant; we may hope you will feast in peace. Eastern Sea station
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澒洞鴻濛，天與無極。 導納江、漢，節宣南北。 順助其功，善下惟德。 我祀孔時，以介景福。 東瀆位我祀伊何？ 於彼長淮。 導源桐柏，委注蓬萊。
Vast and primordial, without limit—the sky shares its endless reach. It guides the Yangtze and Han and balances north and south. It aids their work in turn; to settle low is its true virtue. Our sacrifice is perfectly timed, that great blessing may come. Eastern River station: what do we sacrifice for? It is for the long Huai River. Its source rises at Tongbai and pours away toward the eastern sea.
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扞齊護楚，宣威示懷。 豆籩列陳，亦孔之偕。 亞、終獻，酌獻 〈（四位並同）〉。 我祀孔肅，神其安留。 容與裴回，若止若浮。 洽此重觴，申以百羞。 無我斁遺，萬邦之休。
It shields Qi and guards Chu, showing power and gentle care. Stands and platters are laid in rows, all in perfect array. Second and final offerings, libation presentation (The four positions use the same hymn.) Our sacrifice is deeply solemn; may the spirits rest in peace. At ease they drift and turn, now still, now floating. Join this double cup and extend it with a hundred dishes. Do not find me remiss—blessing for every realm.
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送神，《凝安》蹇兮紛紛，神實戾止。 以飲以食，以享以祀。 幼兮冥冥，神亦歸止。 以醉以飽，以錫爾祉。 南方迎神，《凝安》
Escorting the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》: how bustling their coming—the spirits truly arrive. With drink and food, with feast and sacrifice. Far into the dark they go; the spirits too return home. Drunk and full—we grant you blessing. Southern quarter, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》
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朱明盛長，我祀用飭。 厥祀伊何？ 山川鹹秩。 如將見之，繩繩齊栗。 神哉沛兮，消搖來格！ 初獻盥洗、升降，《同安》爰熙嘉壇，揭虔毖祀。 鬱人沃盥，讚我祼事。
Summer's vermilion blaze grows full; our sacrifice is set in order. What is this sacrifice for? For mountains and rivers, each in due rank. As though we might see them—reverent, restrained, and still. O spirits, how full your power! Leisurely you come to us! First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, to the tune 《Tong'an》: the sacred altar glows; we raise a pure and reverent rite. The perfumer pours the cleansing water and aids our primary offering.
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於降於登，以作以止。 莫不肅雍，告靈饗矣。 奠玉幣，《明安》我祀我享，儀物孔周。 一純斯舉，二精聿修。 璞兮其溫，絲兮其紑。 是薦潔蠲，神兮安留。
Descending and ascending, moving and resting. All is solemn and harmonious; we tell the spirits—the feast is ready. Presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ming'an》: we sacrifice and feast; every ritual object is in place. One pure offering is raised; the two spirits are duly honored. Uncarved jade, warm to the touch; silk, bright and fine. We offer them pure and clean—O spirits, abide in peace.
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南嶽位酌獻，《成安》神曰司天，居南之衡。 位焉則帝，於以奠方。 南訛秩事，望禮有常。 庶幾嘉虞，介福無疆。 南鎮位
Southern Peak station, libation offering, to the tune 《Cheng'an》: the spirit called Governor of Heaven dwells at the southern pole. In that place one stands as sovereign; thereby the quarter is secured. The southern rites proceed in order; the distant sacrifice keeps its constant form. May there be fine peace; may boundless blessing come. Southern Prefecture station
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維南有山，於彼會稽。 作鎮在昔，神則司之。 厥有舊典，以祀以時。 百味維旨，靈其燕矣。 南海位維水善下，利物曰功。 逶迤百川，誰歟朝宗？
In the south stands a mountain—there at Kuaiji. Made guardian long ago, the spirit rules it still. It has ancient ordinances—for sacrifice at the proper season. A hundred flavors, all exquisite—may the spirits feast in joy. Southern Sea station: water alone knows how to settle low; to benefit all things is its merit. The hundred streams wind on—who will turn to pay homage?
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蕩蕩大受，於焉會同。 膋蕭列陳，以答鴻濛。 南瀆位四瀆之利，經營中國。 南曰大江，險兮天設。 維爾有神，隃其廟食。 望秩孔時，我心翼翼。
Vast is the great receiving sea; there all waters meet as one. Roasted offerings and fragrant herbs are laid in rows, answering the primordial void. Southern River station: the four rivers' bounty, sustaining the central realm. The southern river is the Great River—how perilous, a work of Heaven! You alone have a spirit; yonder your temple receives its offerings. The distant sacrifice is perfectly timed; my heart is full of care.
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亞、終獻，酌獻神之遊兮，洋洋對越。 澹乎容與，蚃斯答。 乃奏既備，八音攸節。 重觴申陳，百禮以洽。 送神 〈（曲同迎神）〉
Second and final offerings, libation presentation: the spirits wander—vast and bright, answering our rite. Calm and unhurried; subtle resonance answers us. The performance is ready; the eight tones keep perfect time. The double cup is offered again; the hundred rites are fully joined. Escorting the spirits (The melody is the same as for welcoming the spirits.)
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薦徹豆籩，熙事備成。 靈兮將歸，羽旄紛紜。 飄其逝矣，浮空薾雲。 悵然顧瞻，有撫懷心。 中央迎神，《凝安》天作高山，屹然中峙。 經營厥宇，萬億鹹遂。
Offerings are withdrawn, stands and platters cleared—the glorious rite is complete. O spirit, you are about to depart; feather banners swirl in profusion. You drift away and vanish, floating through empty wisps of cloud. Sadly we turn to gaze after you, our hearts full of tender remembrance. Central quarter, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》: Heaven made the lofty peak, standing firm at the center. It governs its realm, and countless beings all flourish in its care.
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火熙土王，爰舉時祀。 繩繩宣延，仿佛來止。 初獻盥洗、升降，《同安》思來感格，肅雍不忘。 禮儀既備，濟濟蹌蹌。 潔蠲致敬，往薦其芳。 交若有承，神兮孔饗。
Fire blazes bright and Earth holds sway; thus we hold the seasonal rite. Reverently the summons goes forth; you seem almost to come and abide. First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, to the tune 《Tong'an》: mindful of your coming, we are moved to receive you—solemn, harmonious, and never forgetful. The rites are fully prepared; the officers move in stately array. Purified and cleansed, we show our reverence and go forth to offer fragrance. We meet as though you receive us; O spirits, feast abundantly.
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奠玉幣，《明安》練日有望，高靈來下。 何以告誠？ 心惟物假。 有篚斯實。 有寶斯籍。 於以奠之，神光燭夜。 中嶽位酌獻，《成安》
Presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ming'an》: on this purified day we look up in hope, and lofty spirits descend. How shall we declare our sincerity? The heart can only speak through these offerings as its stand-ins. Baskets are filled with their offerings. Treasures lie upon their mats. With these we make our offering, and spirit-light shines through the night. Central Peak station, libation offering, to the tune 《Cheng'an》
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與天齊極，伊嵩之高。 顯靈效異，神休孔昭。 飭我祀事，實俎鸞膋。 以侑旨酒，其馨有椒。 中鎮位禹畫九州，河內曰冀。 霍山崇崇，作鎮積勢。
Level with Heaven's summit—Mount Song rises so high. The spirits show their power in wonders; divine blessing shines forth. We set our sacrifice in order; stands are heaped with fragrant roasted offerings. We assist with noble wine, fragrant with pepper and spice. Central Prefecture station: Yu mapped the Nine Provinces, and the land within the Yellow River was called Ji. Mount Huo towers on high, made a guardian peak, gathering its mighty force.
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我祀如何？ 百末旨味。 承神燕矣，諸神畢至。 亞、終獻，酌獻禮樂既成，肅容有常。 奄留消搖。 申畢重觴。 仰臚所求，降福滂洋。 師象山則，以氵兄皇章。
What shall our sacrifice be? A hundred blended flavors, all exquisite. We receive the spirits in peaceful feast, and every spirit has come. Second and final offerings, libation presentation: the rites and music are complete, and solemn bearing keeps its proper form. For a moment you linger, drifting at ease. We extend and complete the double cup. We look up and declare our prayer; blessings descend in overflowing measure. Following the mountain's example, we proclaim the imperial decree.
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送神 〈（曲同迎神）〉 虞至旦兮，靈亦有喜。 蹇欲驤兮，象輿已義。 粥音送兮，靈聿歸矣。 長無極兮，錫我以祉。 西方迎神，《凝安》
Escorting the spirits (The melody is the same as for welcoming the spirits.) From earliest dawn, the spirits too rejoice. Eager to gallop forth, the spirit carriage is already raised. Blessing sounds send you forth; the spirits now return home. May it last forever; grant us your blessing. Western quarter, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》
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有岌斯安，有涵斯洽。 聿相厥成，允祀是答。 爰飭乃奏，乃奏既協。 於昭降止，是遵是接。 初獻盥洗、升降，《同安》靡實不新，靡陳不濯。 人之弗蠲，矧敢將酌。
It stands lofty and secure; it embraces all in harmony. Thus we aid its fulfillment; this sacrifice is our true reply. We set the music in order; the performance is already in harmony. In radiant splendor you descend and abide; we follow and receive you. First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, to the tune 《Tong'an》: no offering but what is fresh, nothing set out that is not cleansed. If we ourselves are not pure, how dare we pour the libation?
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載晞之帨，載濡之勺。 洗儀告備，陟降時若。 奠玉幣，《明安》彼林有庪，彼澤有沈。 猗與西望，弗菲弗淫。 乃追斯邸，乃荒斯尋。 卬禮既卒，是用是歆。
We dry the towel and moisten the ladle. The washing rites are declared complete; ascent and descent proceed in proper time. Presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ming'an》: in that forest stands the spirit mound; in that marsh lies the deep offering. Ah, as we gaze toward the west—neither sparing nor excessive. Thus we reach this dwelling; thus we extend this domain. The facing rite is complete; with this we offer our devotion.
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西嶽位酌獻，《成安》屹削厥方，風雲斯所。 陰邑有宮，侐々俁俁。 清酤在尊，靈昚在下。 於俎獻兮，則莫我吐。 西鎮位
Western Peak station, libation offering, to the tune 《Cheng'an》: steep and towering is its domain—the home of wind and cloud. In the shadowed realm stands a palace, vast and majestic. Clear wine fills the cup; the spirit rests in calm below. Offered upon the stand—you do not refuse us. Western Prefecture station
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維吳崇崇，於氵幵之西。 瞻彼有隴，赫赫不迷。 克裨於嶽，我酌俶齊。 於凡有旅，氐公維躋。 西海位奄浸坤軸，滋殖其濊。 而典斯稽，有陛有壝。
Mount Wu towers on high, west of the Mian River. We gaze upon that ridge, bright and never astray. You aid the sacred peak; I pour the first libation. For every traveler, this is the foundation where all ascend. Western Sea station: it overspreads and soaks the earth's axis, enriching and multiplying its vast domain. Its ancient canon is consulted; steps and enclosing walls stand ready.
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弗替時舉，元斝斯酹。 胡先於河？ 實委之會。 西瀆位自彼昆虛，於以潛流。 念茲誕潤，豈侯不猶。 在昔中府，暨海聿修。 迄既望止，神保先卣。
Season after season it is never neglected; the great jade cup is poured in libation. Why should the river come first? It is truly the place where the waters converge. Western River station: from Kunlun's heights it flows hidden beneath the earth. Considering this overflowing bounty, how can the lord not do likewise? In ancient days the central domain reached the sea, and the rites were duly maintained. When the full moon has passed, the guardian spirit first receives the libation cup.
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亞、終獻肅肅其乂，既旨既溢。 迨其畢酌，偏茲博碩。 祀事既遂，不敢誶射。 神或醉止，我心斯懌。 送神 〈（曲同迎神）〉
Second and final offerings: solemn and well ordered, already rich, already brimming full. When the pouring is complete, blessings spread wide and rich. The sacrifice is complete; we dare not be careless or negligent. The spirits may be drunk and at rest; my heart is filled with joy. Escorting the spirits (The melody is the same as for welcoming the spirits.)
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乃羞既徹，乃奏及闋。 無餕斯俎，式聽致謁。 不蹇不蹶，不沸不決。 厲魃其祛，永庇有截。 北方迎神，《凝安》我土綿綿，孰匪疆理。 惟時幽都，匪曰隃隻。
The offerings are already cleared away; the music has reached its final verse. Nothing remains upon the stand; hear our reverent petition. Neither faltering nor falling, neither boiling over nor bursting forth. Drive off the drought demon; forever shelter the entire realm. Northern quarter, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Ning'an》: our land stretches on without end—who lies outside our realm's rule? This is the season of the dark capital—not some distant and isolated place.
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滌哉艮月，朔風其同！ 曷阻曷深，其亦來降。 初獻盥洗、升降，《同安》壽宮煇煌，聿修時祀。 繽其臨矣，吉蠲以俟。 居乎昂昂，行乎遂遂。 敬爾攸司，展采錯事。
Pure is the northeast month; the north wind joins in! What barrier, what distance—still you come down to us. First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, to the tune 《Tong'an》: the longevity palace shines bright; we duly perform the seasonal rite. How splendid their arrival; with blessed purification we wait. In repose, upright and dignified; in movement, orderly and sure. Revere your appointed duties; perform your offices and set each task in place.
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奠玉幣，《明安》相予陰威，厥功浩浩。 一歲之功，何以為報？ 府有珪幣，我其敢私！ 肅肅孔懷，於以將之。 北嶽位酌獻，《成安》
Presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ming'an》: aid us with your yin power; your merit is boundless. A whole year's labor—how shall we repay it? The treasury holds jade and silks—how dare I keep them for myself! Solemn and deeply reverent, with these we offer them up. Northern Peak station, libation offering, to the tune 《Cheng'an》
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瞻彼芒芒，曰北之常。 既高既厚，乃紀乃綱。 薦鬯伊始，靈示孔將。 玄服鐵駕，覽此下方。 北鎮位赫赫作鎮，幽、朔之垂。 兼福我民，食哉具宜。
We gaze upon that boundless reach—the fixed order of the north. Lofty and deep alike—it is both measure and model. Fragrant ale is offered at the start; the spirits show their mighty power. In dark robes and iron chariot, you survey this world below. Northern Prefecture station: gloriously made a guardian peak, on the borderland of You and Shuo. Blessing our people together—how fitting this feast.
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克配彼嶽，有嚴等衰。 蠲我灌禮，其敢不祗！ 北海位八裔皆水，此一會同。 澐々天墟，洞蕩洪濛。 至哉維坎，不有斯功！ 所秩伊何？ 黃流在中。
Able to match that lofty peak, with solemn dignity befitting its rank. Purify our pouring rites; how could we fail to be reverent! Northern Sea station: all eight directions are water; here they meet as one. Boundless is the vault of heaven, surging through the primordial void. Supreme is Kan alone—without this power, what would we have! What rank does it hold? Golden waters flow at the center.
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北瀆位水星之精，播液發靈。 不脅於河，既介以清。 翼翼盥薦，椒糈芬馨。 載止載留，爰弭翠旌。 亞、終獻
Northern River station: the Water Star's essence, spreading its fluids and awakening the spirits. Not hemmed in by the river, already separate and pure. With solemn care we wash and offer; peppered glutinous rice, fragrant and sweet. Now pausing, now lingering; there the green banners are lowered. Secondary and final offerings
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俎豆紛披，金石繁會。 侑以貳尊，匪瀆匪怠。 我儀既周，我心孔戒。 憺兮容與，仿佛如在。 送神 〈（曲同迎神）〉 靈既醉飽，禮斯徹兮。 靈亦樂康，樂斯闋兮。
Stands and vessels are spread in abundance; bells, stones, and instruments resound together. Accompanied by a second cup of wine, neither irreverent nor negligent. Our rites are complete; our hearts are deeply on guard. Calm and unhurried, as if they were still here. Escorting the spirits (The melody is the same as for welcoming the spirits.) The spirits are drunk and full; the rite is now withdrawn. The spirits too rejoice in peace; the music now ends.
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雲征飆舉，不可尼兮。 薦福錫祉，曷有極兮！ 淳祐祭海神十六首迎神，《延安》宮一曲
Clouds surge and gales lift them—none can hold them back. Bestowing fortune and granting blessing—how could there ever be an end! Sixteen hymns for the Chunyou sacrifice to the Sea God, welcoming the spirits, to the tune 《Yan'an》, one palace-mode stanza.
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堪輿之間，最钜惟瀛。 包乾括坤，吐日滔星。 祀典載新，禮樂孔明。 鑒吾嘉賴，來燕來寧。 角一曲四溟廣矣，八紘是紀。 我宅東南，回復萬里。
Between heaven and earth, the greatest domain is the sea. It wraps heaven and gathers earth, swallowing suns and drowning stars. The sacrificial canon is renewed; rites and music shine clear and bright. Look upon our faithful trust in you; come to feast and grant us peace. Horn-mode, one stanza: the four seas are vast; the eight directions are measured by them. Our realm lies in the southeast, winding ten thousand li to and fro.
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洪濤飄風，安危所倚。 祀事特隆，神其戾止！ 徵一曲若稽有唐，克致崇極。 祝號既升，爰增祭式。 從享於郊，神斯受職。 我祀肇新，式祈陰騭。
Great billows and driving winds—on these safety and peril depend. The sacrifice is raised especially high; may the spirit descend to us! Zhi-mode, one stanza: looking back to Tang, able to attain the highest reverence. The prayer-titles have been raised; thus the sacrificial form is increased. Sharing in the suburban sacrifice, the spirit accepts its office. Our sacrifice begins anew; we earnestly pray for hidden favor.
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羽一曲猗與祀禮，四海會同！ 靈之來沛，鞭霆馭風。 蚃仿佛，在位肅雍。 佑我烝民，式徼神功。 升降，《欽安》
Yu-mode, one stanza: how splendid the sacrificial rite—all four seas meet as one! The spirit comes in power, lashing thunder and riding the wind. Faintly manifest, as if present; those in attendance are solemn and harmonious. Protect our people; help us seek the spirit's blessing. Ascending and descending, to the tune 《Qin'an》
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靈之來至，垂慶陰陰。 靈之已坐，飭茲五音。 壇殿聿嚴，陟降孔欽。 靈宜安留，鑒我德心。 東海位奠玉幣，《德安》百川所歸，天地之左。 氵項洞鴻濛，功高善下。
The spirit has come, bestowing blessings in quiet grace. The spirit is now seated; set these five tones in order. Altar and hall are duly solemn; in ascending and descending, deeply reverent. May the spirit rest in peace; look upon the virtue of our hearts. Eastern Sea station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《De'an》: a hundred rivers return here—the left side of heaven and earth. Its waters surge through the primordial mist; its merit is great in settling low.
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行都攸依，百祿是荷。 製幣嘉玉，以侑以妥。 南海位奠玉幣，《瀛安》祝融之位，貴乎三神。 吞納江、漢，廣大無垠。 長為委輸，祐我黎民。 敬陳明享，允鑒恭勤。
The traveling capital relies upon it; all blessings are borne upon it. Fine silks and precious jade are prepared, to accompany the spirit and complete the rite. Southern Sea station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ying'an》: the seat of Zhu Rong, honored among the three spirits. It swallows and receives the Yangtze and Han, vast and without limit. Ever a channel of supply, protecting our people. Reverently we present the bright offering; surely witness our humble diligence.
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西海位奠玉幣，《潤安》蒲昌之澤，派引天潢。 羲娥出入，浩渺微茫。 蓋高斯覆，猶隔封疆。 我思六合，肇正吉昌。 北海位奠玉幣，《瀚安》
Western Sea station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Run'an》: the marshes of Puchang, branching from the celestial river. Sun and moon come and go upon it, vast, remote, and dim. Though heaven's canopy is high and covers all, borders still lie between. We contemplate the six directions; may good order begin and fortune flourish. Northern Sea station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Han'an》
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瀚海重潤，地紀亦歸。 吞受百瀆，限製北陲。 一視同仁，我心則怡。 嘉薦玉幣，神其格思。 捧俎，《豐安》昭格靈貺，祀典肇升。 牲牷告充，雕俎是承。
The vast sea moistens again and again; the earth's records return to it. It receives a hundred rivers, marking the northern frontier. Viewing all with equal kindness, my heart is at ease. We offer fine jade and silks; may the spirit draw near. Presenting the offering stand, to the tune 《Feng'an》: clearly the spirits draw near with blessings; the sacrificial canon is newly established. The sacrificial beasts are declared ready; carved stands bear them up.
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薦虔效物，省德惟馨。 靈其有喜，萬宇肅澄。 東海位奠酌獻，《熙安》滄溟之德，東南具依。 熬波出素，國計攸資。 石臼卻敵，濟我王師。 神其享錫，益畀燕綏。
Reverently we present our offerings; examining our virtue, we find it fragrant. May the spirits rejoice; the myriad realms are solemn and clear. Eastern Sea station, libation offering, to the tune 《Xi'an》: the virtue of the blue deep—the southeast wholly relies upon it. Boiling the waves yields salt; the nation's plans depend upon it. Stone mortars repel the enemy; they aid our royal armies. May the spirit accept our offering and grant blessing, increasing peace and rest.
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南海位酌獻，《貴安》南溟浮天，旁通百蠻。 風檣迅疾，琛舶來還。 民商永賴，坐消寇奸。 薦茲嘉觴，弭矣驚瀾。 西海位酌獻，《類安》
Southern Sea station, libation offering, to the tune 《Gui'an》: the southern sea floats upon the sky, reaching the hundred barbarian lands roundabout. Wind-driven masts are swift; treasure ships come and return. People and merchants forever rely on it; at ease, brigands and traitors vanish. We offer this fine cup; the terrifying waves are stilled. Western Sea station, libation offering, to the tune 《Lei'an》
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積流疏派，被於流沙。 布潤施澤，功均邇遐。 我秩祀典，四海一家。 祗薦令芳，靈其享嘉！ 北海位酌獻，《溥安》壝忽會同，裴回安留。 牲肥酒香，晨事聿修。
Accumulated streams branch outward, spreading to the shifting sands. Spreading moisture and bestowing bounty, its merit reaches near and far alike. We order the sacrificial canon; all four seas are one family. Reverently we offer fragrant gifts; may the spirits feast in joy! Northern Sea station, libation offering, to the tune 《Pu'an》: suddenly all meet as one; lingering in peace they rest. The offerings are rich, the wine fragrant; the morning rite is duly performed.
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惟德之涼，曷奄九州？ 帝命是祗，多福自求。 亞、終獻，《饗安》籩豆有楚，貳觴斯旅。 神其醉飽，式燕以序。 百靈秘怪，蜿蜒飛舞。 錫我祺祥，有永終古。
How vast is its virtue—how does it embrace the nine provinces? The imperial command is revered; abundant blessings are sought by our own effort. Secondary and final offerings, to the tune 《Xiang'an》: platters and stands are set in abundance; the double cup makes its round. May the spirits drink their fill, feasting in proper order. A hundred spirits, secret and strange, writhing and soaring in dance. Grant us auspicious blessing, lasting forever to the end of time.
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送神，《成安》告靈饗矣，錫我嘉祚。 乾端坤倪，開豁呈露。 玄雲聿收，群龍鹹騖。 滅除凶災，六幕清豫。 紹興祀大火十二首
Escorting the spirits, to the tune 《Cheng'an》: we have announced the feast to the spirits; grant us fine fortune. The edges of heaven and earth unfold; the gaps open and truth is revealed. Dark clouds are gathered up; all the dragons together take flight. Evil and disaster are extinguished; the six directions are clear and serene. Twelve hymns for the Shaoxing sacrifice to the Great Fire
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降神，《高安》圜鍾為宮五緯相天，各率其職。 司禮與視，則維熒惑。 至陽之精，屆我長嬴。 於以求之，祀事孔明。
Descent of the spirit, to the tune 《Gao'an》, gong mode on the round bell: the five planets align with heaven, each fulfilling its office. Overseeing rites and observation—that one is Mars. Essence of supreme yang, arriving at our long summer. By this we seek it; the sacrifice is clear and bright.
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黃鍾為角有出有藏，伏見靡常。 相我國家，鑒觀四方。 視罔不正，終然允臧。 神其來格，明德馨香。 太簇為徵
Jue mode on the yellow bell: there is going forth and there is hiding; appearing and vanishing without fixed rule. It aids our state, observing and watching the four directions. Its gaze never swerves from what is right; in the end, truly good. May the spirit come down; bright virtue, fragrant as incense. Zhi mode on the great cluster
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小大率禮，不愆於儀。 展采錯事，秩祀孔時。 維今之故，閱我數度。 修厥典常，神其來顧！ 姑洗為羽於赫我宋，以火德王。 永永丕圖，繄神之相。
High and low alike observe the rites, without breach of ritual form. Each in proper role and rank, the ordained sacrifice is perfectly timed. On this appointed day, let us review our many observances. Restore the ancient canon; may the spirit turn and look upon us! Yu mode on the guxian bell: radiant is our Song, reigning through the virtue of fire. Forever shall the great design endure, upheld by the spirit's blessing.
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神之來矣，維其時矣。 禮備樂奏，神其知矣。 升殿，《正安》有儼其容。 有潔其衷。 屹屹崇壇，伊神與通。 神肯降格，嘉神之休。 虔恭降登，神乎安留。
The spirit has come; the hour is exactly right. The rites are complete and the music played; may the spirit perceive our offering. Ascending the hall, to the tune 《Zheng'an》: solemn is his bearing. Pure is the heart within. Loftily rises the sacred altar; through it we commune with the spirit. The spirit deigns to descend; blessed is the spirit's favor. In reverent bowing we descend and ascend; spirit, rest here in peace.
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熒惑位奠玉幣，《嘉安》馨香接神，蚃恍惚。 求神以誠，薦誠以物。 有藉斯玉，有篚斯幣。 是用薦陳，昭茲精意。 商丘宣明王位奠幣，《嘉安》
Mars station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ga'an》: fragrant incense welcomes the spirit, vague and luminous. We seek the spirit with sincerity and offer sincerity through these gifts. Here is jade on its silken mat, here silks in their basket. Thus we lay them out in offering, declaring our pure intent. Shangqiu Lord of Bright Manifestation station, presenting silks, to the tune 《Ga'an》
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熒惑在天，惟火與合。 繄神主火，純一不雜。 作配熒惑，祀功則然。 不腆之幣，於以告虔。 捧俎，《豐安》火遵其令，無物不長。 視此牲牢，務得其養。
Mars shines in heaven; of all the elements, fire alone aligns with it. This spirit governs fire—singular, pure, unmixed. Appointed as Mars's companion—such is the merit of this sacrifice. These humble silks we offer to declare our devotion. Presenting the offering stand, to the tune 《Feng'an》: fire fulfills its mandate, and nothing fails to flourish. See these victims raised for the altar—each one properly nurtured.
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豢以祀神，有腯其肥。 非神之宜，其將曷歸？ 熒惑位酌獻，《祐安》皇念有神，介我戩穀。 登時休明，有此美祿。 酌言獻之，有飶其香。 神兮燕矣，醉此嘉觴。
Raised for the spirit's table, sleek and fat. If not offered to the spirit, to whom would they belong? Mars station, libation offering, to the tune 《You'an》: the sovereign recalls the spirit and blesses us with overflowing harvest. In this radiant and prosperous season, we enjoy this noble abundance. We pour and present it, and savory fragrance rises. Spirit, feast at ease and savor this noble libation.
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宣明王位酌獻，《祐安》誰其祀神？ 知神嗜好。 閼伯祀火，為神所勞。 卷言配食，既與火俱。 於樂旨酒，承神嘉虞。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Lord of Bright Manifestation station, libation offering, to the tune 《You'an》: who is it that makes this sacrifice to the spirit? One who knows what the spirit desires. E Bo served fire in sacrifice, laboring on the spirit's behalf. Chosen as companion at the feast, united with fire ever since. With this rich and joyous wine, we welcome the spirit's gracious favor. Secondary and final offerings, to the tune 《Wen'an》
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神既貺施，嗜我飲食。 申以累獻，以承靈億。 神方常羊，鹹畢我觴，於再於三，於誠之將。 送神用《理安》登降上下，奠璧獻斝。 音送粥粥，禮無違者。
The spirit has granted its bounty and savors our feast. Again and again we offer, receiving the spirit's overflowing grace. The spirit wanders at ease; let every cup be filled—twice and thrice we pour in utmost sincerity. Escorting the spirits, to the tune 《Li'an》: ascending and descending on every side, we set out the bi and present the libation cup. Soft music sees them on their way; not one step of the ritual falls out of form.
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已虞至旦，神其將歸。 顧我國家，遺以繁厘。 出火祀大辰十二首降神，《高安》圜鍾為宮
Night watch has passed into dawn; the spirit prepares to depart. Turn and regard our realm; leave us blessings beyond measure. Twelve hymns for the Exit-Fire sacrifice to the Great Constellation—descent of the spirit, to the tune 《Gao'an》, gong mode on the round bell
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燁燁我宋，火德所畀。 用火紀時，允惟象類。 神以類歆，誠繇類至。 有感斯通，孚我陽燧。 黃鍾為角樂音上達，粵惟出虛。 火性炎上，亦生於無。
Bright and radiant is our Song, endowed with the virtue of fire. Fire marks the seasons—a fitting emblem of their kinds. The spirit delights in what matches its kind; sincerity comes through likeness. Moved, it links with us—answering to our sun fire-starter. Jue mode on the yellow bell: music rises on high, issuing forth from emptiness itself. Fire's nature is to blaze upward, yet it is born from nothingness.
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我鏞我磬，我笙我竽。 氣同聲應，昭哉合符！ 太簇為徵火在六氣，獨處其兩。 感生維君，繄辰克相。 何以驗之？ 占茲垂象。 騰駕蒼虯，其來饗。
Our bells and stone chimes, our sheng and yu. Breath and tone in harmony—bright is the accord of signs! Zhi mode on the great cluster: among the six seasonal breaths, fire holds two phases alone. The lord of engendering life—constellations assist at every turn. How may this be verified? Read the signs cast across the sky. Mounted on the azure dragon, he comes to feast.
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姑洗為羽星入於戌，與火俱詘。 火出於辰，與星俱伸。 一伸一詘，孰操縱之？ 利用出入，民鹹用之。 升殿，《正安》
Yu mode on the guxian bell: the star enters the Dog sign and withdraws together with fire. From the Dragon sign fire emerges, and star and flame advance together. Advancing and retreating in turn—who holds the reins? Beneficial in their comings and goings—all the people rely on them. Ascending the hall, to the tune 《Zheng'an》
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屹彼嘉壇，赤伏始屆。 掞光耀明，洋乎如在。 俯仰重《離》，默與精會。 隨我降升，肅聽環珮。 大辰位奠玉幣，《嘉安》維莫之春，五陽發舒。 日之夕矣，三星在隅。
Loftily stands the sacred altar, as the Red Omen first makes its entry. Radiance spreads and gleams; vast, as though the spirit stood before us. Bow and rise in the 《Li》 ritual dance, silently meeting the numinous essence. Follow in my ascent and descent, and listen solemnly to the jade at our belts. Great Constellation station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Ga'an》: late in spring, the five yang forces unfold. The sun has set, and the Three Stars stand in the corner of the sky.
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莫量匪幣，莫嘉匪玉。 明薦孔時，神光下矚。 商丘宣明王奠幣，《嘉安》二七儲神，與天地並。 孰儷厥德？ 聿惟南正。 功楙陶唐，澤流億姓。 作配嚴禋，贄列惟稱。
No offering is more suited than silks, no gift more fine than jade. The bright offering comes at the right hour; divine radiance gazes down. Shangqiu Lord of Bright Manifestation, presenting silks, to the tune 《Ga'an》: the twenty-seven stellar spirits rank with Heaven and Earth. Who may compare in virtue? None but the Director of the South. Merit vast as Tang Yao's; grace flows to the myriad people. Appointed companion at the solemn rite, with offerings arrayed as befits his rank.
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捧俎，《豐安》有嚴在滌，陳彼牲牢。 孔碩其俎，薦此血毛。 厥初生民，飲茹則然。 以燔以炙，伊誰雲先？ 大辰位酌獻，《祐安》
Presenting the offering stand, to the tune 《Feng'an》: solemn cleansing at the wash-trough; the victims stand ready. Rich and generous the offering stand; we present blood and hide. Since humankind first arose, raw fare was their way. Roasting and grilling—who first taught us how? Great Constellation station, libation offering, to the tune 《You'an》
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孰為大辰？ 維北有鬥。 曾是彗星，斯名孔有。 幽榮報功，潔齊敢後。 容與嘉觴，式歆旨酒。 宣明王位酌獻，《祐安》周設司爟，雖列夏官。 仍襲孔易，闓端實難。
What is the Great Constellation? In the north stands the Dipper. Once it was called the Comet Star—a name most fitting. In quiet honor we repay its service; with purified rites we hasten to offer. At leisure with the noble libation, we savor this rich wine. Lord of Bright Manifestation station, libation offering, to the tune 《You'an》: the Zhou created the Director of Fire, listing the office under the Minister of Summer. We still follow the great Zhou rites, yet to establish this rite anew is no easy task.
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相彼商丘，永懷初造。 不腆桂椒，匪以為報。 亞、終獻，《文安》潛之伏矣，柞槱既休。 有俶其來，榆柳是求。 靈駕紛羽，尚其安留。 飲我三爵，言言油油。
Look upon that mound of Shang, and ever honor how fire was first brought forth. These humble cassia and pepper—we do not offer them as repayment. Secondary and final offerings, to the tune 《Wen'an》: fire has sunk and hidden away; the oak faggots for kindling lie still. Once again it stirs toward us, and elm and willow are gathered. Spirit carriages trail their plumes—may the spirit yet linger here in peace. Accept these three libations, gracious and warm in every word.
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送神，《理安》五運惟火，寔宗眾陽。 宿壯用明，千載愈光。 神保聿歸，安處火房。 鬱攸不作，炎圖永昌。 納火祀大辰十二首
Escorting the spirits, to the tune 《Li'an》: of the Five Phases, fire is chief among all yang forces. Its station grows vigorous and sheds light—through a thousand years brighter still. The spirit guardian takes its leave, settling calmly in the House of Fire. Let no calamitous blaze arise; may the fiery realm endure forever. Twelve hymns for the Return-Fire sacrifice to the Great Constellation
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降神，《高安》圜鍾為宮赫赫皇圖，炎炎火德。 侈神之賜，奄有方國。 粢盛既豐，俎豆有飶。 於萬斯年，報祀無斁。
Descent of the spirit, to the tune 《Gao'an》, gong mode on the round bell: resplendent the imperial design, blazing the virtue of fire. Extending the spirits' gifts, embracing every realm. Grain offerings overflow; stands and vessels breathe fragrance. For ten thousand years, our answering sacrifice shall never cease.
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黃鍾為角火星之躔，有燁其光。 表於辰位，伏於戌方。 時和歲稔，仁顯用藏。 告爾萬民，出納有常。 太簇為徵
Yellow Bell in the jue mode: Mars's station blazes with light. It stands forth in the chen position and hides in the xu quarter. Seasons are mild and harvests full; benevolence shows itself, then is laid away. We tell you, all the people: going out and coming in follow a constant law. Grand Cluster in the zhi mode
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季秋之月，律中無射。 農事備收，火功告畢。 克禋克祀，有嚴有翼。 風馬雲車，尚其來格！ 姑洗為羽明明我後，重祭欽祠。 有司肅事，式薦晨儀。
In the month of late autumn, the pitch-pipes reach Wushe. The harvest is complete; the work of fire is finished. We offer pure sacrifice and worship—with solemn care and reverent aid. Wind-horses and cloud-chariots—may they yet come to us! Guxian Wash in the yu mode: bright is our sovereign; the great sacrifice is reverently performed. The officials perform the rite in solemn order and present the morning ceremony.
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禮惟其稱，物惟其時。 神之聽之，福祿來為。 升殿，《正安》猗與明壇，右平左墄！ 冕服斯皇，玉珮有節。 陟降惟寅，匪徐匪疾。 式崇大祀，禮文鹹秩。
The rites match their measure; the offerings match their season. May the spirits hear; blessing and rank draw near. Ascending the hall, to the tune 《Zheng'an》: how splendid the bright altar, level on the right and stepped on the left! Court robes shine forth; jade pendants keep their rhythm. Ascent and descent come only at the proper hour—neither slow nor hasty. Thus we exalt the great sacrifice; every detail of ritual stands in order.
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大辰位奠玉幣，《嘉安》金行序晚，玉露晨清。 齊戒豐潔。 肅恭神明。 嘉幣惟量，嘉玉惟精。 於以奠之，庶幾來聽。 商丘宣明王位奠幣，《嘉安》
Great Constellation station, presenting jade and silks, to the tune 《Jia'an》: Metal's season draws late; jade dew at dawn is clear. Fasting and purification, rich and pure. Solemn and reverent before the spirits. Fine silks in due measure; fine jade in perfect purity. We present them here, hoping they will come and heed. Shangqiu Lord of Bright Manifestation station, presenting silks, to the tune 《Jia'an》
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恭惟火正，自陶唐氏。 邑於商丘，配食辰祀。 有功在民，有德在位。 敢替典常。 惟恭奉幣。 捧俎，《豐安》萬彙攸成，四方寧謐。 工祝致告，普存民力。
We reverently recall the Director of Fire, from the age of Taotang. Enfeoffed at Shangqiu, he shares the constellation sacrifice. His merit rests with the people; his virtue rests in his office. We dare not alter the ancient canon. We reverently present these silks alone. Raising the stand, to the tune 《Feng'an》: all things are brought to completion; the four quarters are at peace. The ritual officer proclaims; may the people's strength be preserved everywhere.
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乃薦斯牲。 為俎孔碩。 介以繁祉，式和民則。 大辰位酌獻，《祐安》庶功備矣，休德昭明。 天地釀和，鬱鬯斯清。 玉瓚以酌，瑤觴載盈。 周流常羊，來燕來寧。
We present this victim. For the stand it is abundantly full. Grant abundant blessing and harmonize the people's ways. Great Constellation station, libation offering, to the tune 《You'an》: every task is complete; noble virtue shines clear. Heaven and earth blend in harmony; the fragrant ale runs clear. We pour with the jade libation cup; jasper goblets brim full. They roam and circle, coming to feast and to abide in peace.
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宣明王位酌獻，《祐安》廣大建祀，式崇其配。 馨香在茲，清酒既載。 穆穆在暉，洋洋如在。 聿懷嘉慶，繄神之賚。 亞、終獻，《文安》
Lord of Bright Manifestation station, libation offering, to the tune 《You'an》: we broadly raise the sacrifice and exalt his consort. Fragrance is here; clear wine is already raised. Solemn in the light, vast as though truly here. We cherish this fine joy—it is the spirits' gift. Second and final offerings, to the tune 《Wen'an》
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幣玉肅陳，笙簧具舉。 桂醑浮觴。 瓊羞溢俎。 禮有三獻，式和且序。 神具醉止，慶流寰宇。 送神，《理安》神靈降鑒，天地回旋。 惟馨薦矣，既醉歆焉。
Silks and jade are laid out in solemn array; pipes and reeds sound together. Osmanthus ale brims in the cups. Fine delicacies overflow the stands. The rite has three offerings, harmonious and in order. The spirits are fully drunk and at rest; celebration flows through the world. Escorting the spirits, to the tune 《Li'an》: the spirits descend and gaze; heaven and earth wheel about. Fragrance alone is offered; drunk already, they delight in it.
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諸宰斯徹，式禮莫愆。 隤祉降祥，天子萬年。
The stewards withdraw; not one detail of the rite is missed. Blessing heaps high, auspice descends—may the Son of Heaven live ten thousand years.