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樂十二 〈（樂章六）〉 祭太社太稷祭風雨雷師祭先農先蠶親耕藉田蠟祭釋奠文宣王武成王祭祚德廟祭司中司命景德祭社稷三首
Music 12. (Music Section Six.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Sacrifices to the Great Altars of Soil and Grain; to the Lords of Wind, Rain, and Thunder; to the First Farmer and First Silkworm; the Emperor's plowing of the sacred field; the wax sacrifice; libation offerings to King Wen the Cultured and King Wu the Martial; sacrifices at the Temple of Blessing and Virtue; to the Director-in-the-Middle and Director of Fate; and three Jingde-era hymns for the Altars of Soil and Grain.
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降神，《靜安》百穀蕃滋，麗乎下土。 聿崇明祀，垂之千古。 育物惟茂，粒民斯普。 報本攸宜，國章鹹睹。 奠玉幣酌獻，《嘉安》
Descent of the Spirit — 《Tranquil Peace》: the hundred grains flourish and teem, radiant upon the earth below. We reverently exalt this bright sacrifice, to be handed down through the ages. All things are nurtured to fullness; grain reaches every people. It is right to repay the root; the nation's rites are manifest for all to see. Presenting jade and silks and pouring the libation — 《Excellent Peace》.
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於穆大祀，功利相宣。 靈壇美報，曆代昭然。 介以蕃祉。 祚以豐年。 土爰稼穡，允協民天。 送神，《靜安》製幣犧齊，正辭無愧。 樂以送之，畢其精意。
Solemn is the great sacrifice; merit and benefit are proclaimed together. At the numinous altar we offer fine recompense, clear through every age. Grant abundant blessing. Bestow years of plenty. The soil yields sowing and harvest, in true accord with the people and Heaven. Sending off the Spirit — 《Tranquil Peace》: silks and sacrificial vessels are prepared; our words are upright and without reproach. With music we send the Spirit forth, completing our refined intent.
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景祐祀社稷三首迎神，《寧安》五祀之本，百貨何極？ 道著開辟，惠周動植。 國崇美穀，民資力穡。 奠獻惟寅，神靈來格。
Three Jingyou hymns for the Altars of Soil and Grain — Welcoming the Spirit, 《Serene Peace》: the root of the five sacrifices — what limit to the hundred goods? The Way was manifest from the opening of creation; its grace reaches all that moves and grows. The state honors fine grain; the people live by the labor of the fields. We present offerings in reverence; the numinous spirits draw near.
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初獻升降，《正安》； 太社、後土、太稷、後稷奠玉幣，並《嘉安》； 奉俎，《豐安》。 〈（同前）〉。
First offering — ascending and descending, 《Upright Peace》; Presentation of jade and silks to the Great Altar of Soil, Queen Earth, Great Altar of Grain, and Lord Millet — all to 《Excellent Peace》; Presenting the sacrificial tray — 《Abundant Peace》. (Same as before.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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亞、終獻，《文安》； 送神，《寧安》神之來兮，降茲下土。 神之去兮，杳無處所。 壇壝肅然，瘞幣徹俎。 乃粒之功，冠於萬古。 奉俎，《豐安》 〈（神州地祇、皇地祇與社稷通用。）〉
Second and final offerings — 《Cultured Peace》; Sending off the Spirit — 《Serene Peace》: the spirit comes, descending to this lower earth. The spirit departs — vanished, without trace of place. The altar stands solemn; silks are buried and the sacrificial tray is cleared away. The achievement of grain surpasses all through the ages. Presenting the sacrificial tray — 《Abundant Peace》. (Used in common for the Spirit of the Central Land, the Imperial Earth Spirit, and the Altars of Soil and Grain.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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禮崇明禋，維馨斯酒，潔粢豐盛，殺時享牡。 齊莊嚴祗，升燎於槱。 其報伊何？ 如山如阜。 大觀祀社稷九首迎神，《寧安》
The rite reverently exalts the bright sacrifice; fragrant is this wine; pure grain offerings abound; at the proper season a bull is offered. Solemn and reverent, we ascend to burn upon the kindling pile. What recompense shall we receive? Like mountains, like great mounds. Nine Daguan hymns for the Altars of Soil and Grain — Welcoming the Spirit, 《Serene Peace》.
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黃鍾二奏惟土之尊，民食資焉。 陰祀昭格，牲牢腥膻。 有功於民，告其吉蠲。 神之來享，雲車翩翩。 太簇角二奏
Two performances in Yellow Bell mode: the soil alone is honored; the people's food depends upon it. The yin sacrifice draws near; oxen and pens, raw and savory, are offered. Meritorious toward the people — we announce its auspicious purity. The spirit comes to receive the offering; cloud chariots drift lightly. Two performances in Great Cluster mode, horn.
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惟穀之神，函育無窮。 百嘉蕃殖，民依厥功。 嚴飭壇壝，威儀肅雍。 神之來享，祈於登豐。 姑洗徵二奏猗歟那歟，生養斯民！ 家給人足，時底熙純。
Spirit of grain — nurturing within without end. The hundred good things flourish; the people rely upon its merit. The altar mounds are strictly arrayed; august bearing, solemn and harmonious. The spirit comes to receive the offering; we pray for abundant harvest. Two performances in Maiden Wash mode, zhi: how fine, how glorious — nurturing and sustaining the people! Households are supplied and the people content; the age reaches serene purity.
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祗嚴明禋，於薦芬。 粢盛豐潔，神乃有聞。 南呂羽二奏籩豆斯陳，三牲告幽。 報本之禮，答神之休。 來歆芬香，豐登於秋。 倉箱千萬，治符成周。
Reverently solemn is the bright sacrifice; we offer fragrant gifts. Grain offerings are abundant and pure; the spirit hears. Two performances in Southern Pitch mode, yu: baskets and stands are set forth; the three sacrificial animals announce to the hidden realm. The rite of returning to the root answers the spirit's blessing. Come to savor fragrant offerings; abundant harvest in autumn. Granaries and bins number in the tens of thousands; governance matches the Zhou.
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初獻升降，《正安》崇崇廣壇，嚴恭祀事。 威儀孔時，周旋進止。 鏘若環佩，誠通於幽。 相於農植，邦其鹹休。 奠幣，《嘉安》
First offering — ascending and descending, 《Upright Peace》: lofty is the broad altar; solemn and reverent is the sacrifice. August bearing perfectly timed; we turn, advance, and withdraw in due order. Ringing like jade pendants; sincerity reaches the hidden realm. Together we assist in planting; the state is wholly blessed. Presenting silks — 《Excellent Peace》.
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於嘻陰祀，封土惟崇。 於時之吉，歆予鼓鍾。 柔靜化光，人賴其功。 陳茲量幣，百貨是隆。 酌獻，《嘉安》坤元生物，功利相宣。 蠲茲祀事，美報致虔。
Ah, the yin sacrifice — enfeoffing the soil, supremely exalted. At this auspicious hour — accept our drums and bells. Gentle and still, transforming radiance; the people rely upon its merit. We display these measured silks; the hundred goods are thus honored. Pouring the libation — 《Excellent Peace》: the Kun origin generates all things; merit and benefit are proclaimed together. We purify this sacrifice; fine recompense reaches utmost reverence.
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清酤芬如，靈壇巋然。 酌尊奠觴，神其格焉！ 亞、終獻，《文安》薦嘉亶時，洋洋來格。 載登茲壇，齊明維敕。 神用居歆，順成農穡。 其崇若墉，其比如櫛。
Clear libation, fragrant as orchids; the numinous altar stands towering. We pour from the goblet and present the cup — may the spirit draw near! Second and final offerings — 《Cultured Peace》: we present excellence at the proper season; vast and full, the spirits draw near. We ascend this altar, pure and bright in reverence. The spirit dwells and savors; the harvest is smoothly completed. Its height like a wall; its density like comb teeth.
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送神，《寧安》尊罍芬香，威儀肅雍。 靈心嘉止，洋洋交通。 神歸降禧，年斯屢豐。 倉箱千萬，慰予三農。 紹興祀太社太稷十七首
Sending off the Spirit — 《Serene Peace》: goblets and jars are fragrant; august bearing, solemn and harmonious. The numinous heart approves; vast communion is achieved. The spirit returns, bestowing blessing; year after year is abundant. Granaries and bins number in the tens of thousands; comfort for our farmers. Seventeen Shaoxing hymns for the Great Altars of Soil and Grain.
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迎神用《寧安》函鍾為宮 〈（春社用。）〉 五祀之本，社稷有嚴。 芟柞伊始，夫敢不虔。 吉日惟戊，式薦豆籩。 神其來格，用介有年！
Welcoming the Spirit uses 《Serene Peace》; Bell Casket as tonic. (Used for the Spring Community sacrifice.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 The root of the five sacrifices — the Altars of Soil and Grain are solemn. Clearing brush and oak has just begun — who would dare be less than reverent? On the auspicious wu day we present baskets and stands. May the spirit draw near and grant years of abundance!
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函鍾為宮 〈（秋社、臘用。）〉 功烈在民，誕受露雨。 《良耜》既歌，乃揚犮舞。 是奉是尊，厚禮斯舉。 相其豐年，多稌多黍。 太簇為角
Bell Casket as tonic. (Used for the Autumn Community and wax sacrifices.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Meritorious achievement rests with the people; greatly receiving dew and rain. After 《Good Plough》 is sung, the shield-dance is performed. We present and honor; rich rites are thus performed. Look to its abundant year — early rice and millet in plenty. Great Cluster as horn.
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是尊是奉，茲率舊章。 樂音純繹，薦溢圓方。 情文備矣，神其迪嚐！ 永觀錫羨，多穡穰穰。 姑洗為徵穀資土養，民賴穀生。 功利之博，莫之與京。
We honor and present; here we follow the old regulations. Music's tones are pure and continuous; offerings overflow, round and square. Sentiment and pattern are complete; may the spirit come to taste! Forever behold the granted bounty — harvest abundant and teeming. Maiden Wash as zhi: grain relies on the soil's nurture; the people live by grain. Merit and benefit so vast — none can compare.
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式嚴祠壇，因物薦誠。 禮具樂奏，惟神顧歆。 南呂為羽國主社稷，時祀有常。 肅若舊典，報本不忘。 粢盛豐潔，歌吟青黃。 尊神倏來，百物賓將。
Solemn is the sacrificial altar; through offerings we present sincerity. Rites are complete and music performed; may the spirit look down and savor. Southern Pitch as yu: the state honors the Altars of Soil and Grain; seasonal sacrifices follow fixed times. Solemn as the old regulations; we never forget to return to the root. Grain offerings are abundant and pure; we sing of green and yellow harvest. The honored spirit suddenly arrives; the hundred things attend as guests.
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盥洗，《正安》祭重齊肅，神格專精。 沃洗於阼，涓潔著誠。 清明鬯矣，熙事備成。 以似以續，如坻如京。 升壇，《正安》
Hand-washing, 《Upright Peace》: the sacrifice is weighty and solemn; the spirit approaches in focused purity. Water is poured for washing at the eastern steps; pure cleanliness shows our sincerity. Clear and bright is the aromatic wine; the glorious rite is fully complete. Continuing as before, extending onward, like islets and great mounds. Ascending the altar, 《Upright Peace》.
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神地之道，粒食有先。 歲謹祈報，禮嚴豆籩。 降登裸薦。 罔或不虔。 以似以續，宜屢豐年。 太社位奠玉幣，《嘉安》 〈（春秋太稷、土正、後稷通用。）〉
The Way of the numinous earth: grain food comes first. Each year we reverently pray and report; rites are strict, baskets and stands solemn. We descend and ascend in unadorned presentation. None among us fails in reverence. Continuing as before, extending onward, we should have year after year of abundance. Presentation of jade and silks at the Great Altar of Soil position, 《Excellent Peace》. (Used in common for the Great Altar of Grain, Lord of Soil, and Lord Millet in spring and autumn.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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土發而祭，農祥是祈。 籩豆加篚，典禮有彝。 惟茲珪幣，用告肅祗。 神靈降鑒，錫我繁厘。 太社位奠玉幣，《嘉安》 〈（秋臘太稷、土正、後稷通用。）〉
When the soil opens forth we sacrifice and pray to the agricultural auspice. Baskets and stands are added to the hamper; canonical rites have their rules. With these jade tablets and silks we announce solemn reverence. May the numinous spirits descend to observe and grant us abundant blessing. Presentation of jade and silks at the Great Altar of Soil position, 《Excellent Peace》. (Used in common for the Great Altar of Grain, Lord of Soil, and Lord Millet in autumn and wax sacrifices.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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赫赫媼神，稼穡是司。 方是藉斂，報本攸宜。 嘉壇建祀，玉帛陳儀。 明靈昭格，以介蕃厘。 還位，《正安》國主太祀，地道聿神。 稷司百穀，利毓惟均。
Splendid is the Ancestress Spirit; she oversees sowing and reaping. Now is the harvest gathered; it is right to return to the root. A fine altar is established for sacrifice; jade and silks are displayed in ritual array. The bright spirit clearly approaches, granting abundant blessing. Returning to position, 《Upright Peace》: the state honors the great sacrifice; the earth's Way is numinous. Millet oversees the hundred grains; benefit and nurture are equally shared.
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練日新吉，粢盛芬。 神燕矣矣，福此下民。 捧俎，《豐安》嘉承天和，黍稷翼翼。 默相農功，繄神之德。 俎實犧牲，舊章是式。 嗣有豐年，我庾維億。
On the newly auspicious selected day, grain offerings are fragrant. The spirit feasts at ease, blessing the people below. Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Abundant Peace》: finely receiving Heaven's harmony; millet and panicled millet abound. Silently assisting agricultural labor, it is the spirit's virtue. The tray holds sacrificial victims; we follow the old regulations as our model. May abundant years continue; our granaries number in the hundreds of millions.
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太社位酌獻，《嘉安》 〈（春社太稷、土正、後稷通用。）〉 封土崇祀，有烈在民。 千載不昧，福此人群。 洗爵奠斝，有酒其芬。 神具醉止，愷樂欣欣。
Pouring the libation at the Great Altar of Soil position, 《Excellent Peace》. (Used in common for the Great Altar of Grain, Lord of Soil, and Lord Millet at the Spring Community sacrifice.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Enfeoffing the soil in exalted sacrifice; meritorious achievement rests with the people. Undimmed through a thousand ages, blessing this multitude of people. We wash the goblet and present the cup; the wine is fragrant. The spirit is fully satisfied; harmonious joy, delighted and pleased.
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太社位酌獻，《嘉安》 〈（秋社臘太稷、土正、後稷通用。）〉 葉氣嘉生，年穀順成。 萬億及秭，如坻如京。 奉時櫜牡，告於神明。 歌此《良耜》，於昭德馨。
Pouring the libation at the Great Altar of Soil position, 《Excellent Peace》. (Used in common for the Great Altar of Grain, Lord of Soil, and Lord Millet at the Autumn Community and wax sacrifices.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Leaf-qi splendidly generates life; the year's grain is smoothly completed. Tens of thousands, hundreds of millions, and trillions, like islets and great mounds. We present at the season the bagged bull and announce to the numinous spirits. We sing this 《Good Plough》, how manifest its virtue and fragrance.
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亞、終獻，《文安》風雨時若，自天降康。 稼穡滋殖，自神發祥。 穀我婦子，豐年穰穰。 報本嚴祀，齊明允臧。 徹豆，《矣安》
Second and final offerings, 《Cultured Peace》: wind and rain are timely; from Heaven descends peace. Sowing and reaping flourish; auspicious blessing issues from the spirit. Grain for our wives and children; abundant years, teeming. Returning to the root in strict sacrifice; pure and bright, truly good. Withdrawing the stands, 《Completion Peace》.
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報本之禮，載於甲令。 靈壇昭告，神既來聽。 徹彼豆籩，精誠斯罄。 實惟豐年，農夫之慶。 送神，《寧安》乃粒烝民，功昭萬古。 國有常祀，薦獻式敘。
The rite of returning to the root is recorded in the primary edicts. At the numinous altar we clearly announce; the spirit has come to listen. We withdraw those stands and baskets; our refined sincerity is fully spent. Truly it is abundant years, the farmers' celebration. Sending off the Spirit, 《Serene Peace》: thus grain for the multitude; merit clear through the ages. The state has fixed sacrifices; offerings are presented in ordered sequence.
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肅肅雍雍，舊章鹹舉。 神保聿歸，介我稷黍。 望瘞，《正安》地載萬物，民資乃功。 報本稱祀，太稷攸同。 禮樂既備，訖埋愈恭。 神其降嘏，時和歲豐。
Solemn and harmonious; the old regulations are all performed. The spirit guardian returns, granting us millet and panicled millet. Gazing at the burial, 《Upright Peace》: the earth bears the myriad things; the people rely upon its achievement. Returning to the root in the called sacrifice; the Great Altar of Grain is thus the same. Rites and music are complete; when burial is finished, we are even more reverent. May the spirit descend with blessing; seasons harmonious, years abundant.
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熙寧祭風師五首迎神，《欣安》飄颻而來，淅瀝而下。 爰張其旂，爰整其駕。 有豆有登，有兆有壇。 弭旌柅輈，降止且安。
Five Xining hymns for the Lord of Wind, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: drifting lightly they come, pattering as they descend. They unfurl their banners and array their chariots. There are stands and offerings, divination sites and altars. Banners are halted, chariots stopped; they descend and rest in peace.
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升降，《欽安》盥帨於下，有盤有匜。 饋酌於上，有登有彝。 服容柔止，進退優止。 即事寅恭，神其休止。 奠幣，《容安》
Ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》: below we wash hands and face; there are basins and ewers. Libations are presented above; there are offerings and ritual vessels. Bearing and appearance are gentle; advancing and withdrawing are graceful. We approach the affair with reverent respect; may the spirit rest. Presenting silks, 《Graceful Peace》.
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育我嘉生，神惠是仰。 載致斯幣，庶幾用享。 鼓之舞之，式繄爾神。 錫福無疆，佑此下民。 亞、終獻，《雍安》栗栗壇坫，載是豆觴。 醇烈氤氳，普薦芬芳。
Nurturing our fine life; we look up to the spirit's grace. We present these silks, that they may be enjoyed. We drum and dance for you, thus honoring your spirit. Grant blessing without bound; protect these people below. Second and final offerings, 《Harmonious Peace》: trembling is the altar mound; we bear these stands and cups. Rich and strong, fragrant vapor; we universally present fragrant offerings.
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酌之維宜，獻之維時。 民有報侑，靈用安之。 送神，《欣安》奠獻紛紛，靈心欣欣。 超然而返，眾禦如雲。 其旋伊何？ 多黍多稌。 其祥伊何？ 不愆厥敘。
Pouring is fitting; presenting is timely. The people offer recompense; the numinous accepts it and is at peace. Sending off the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: offerings are numerous; the numinous heart is delighted. Surpassing the ordinary, they return; the multitude escorts like clouds. What is their turning? Much millet, much early rice. What is their auspicious blessing? Not failing in their proper order.
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大觀祭風師六首降神，《欣安》羽旗雲車，飄颻自天。 猗歟南箕，歆嘉升煙！ 牲餼粢盛，俎簋鉶籩。 維神戾止，從空冷然。
Six Daguan hymns for the Lord of Wind, Descent of the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: feather banners and cloud chariots drift lightly from Heaven. How fine is the Southern Winnowing Basket! Savor the excellence, ascending smoke! Sacrificial victims, prepared offerings, and grain; trays, vessels, tureens, and baskets. The spirit arrives and halts; from the void, cool and clear.
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初獻升降，《欽安》明昭惟馨，威儀孔時。 鏘鏘鳴佩，欽薦牲犧。 惟恭惟祗，無愆無違。 周旋中禮，肅恭委蛇。 奠幣，《容安》
First offering, ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》: bright and fragrant; august bearing perfectly timed. Pendants ring clearly; we reverently present sacrificial victims. Reverent and respectful; no fault, no violation. We turn in accord with the rites, solemn and reverent, flowing gracefully. Presenting silks, 《Graceful Peace》.
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吹噓於喁，披拂氤氳。 眾竅鹹作，潛運化鈞。 恩大功豐，酬神維恭。 嘉贈盈箱，於物有容。 酌獻，《雍安》犧尊斯陳，清酤盈中。 芬芬苾，馨香交通。
Blowing and exhaling with a murmur, brushing and stirring fragrant vapor. All openings act together, secretly operating the transforming balance. Grace is great and achievement abundant; we recompense the spirit in reverence. Fine gifts fill the boxes; toward all things there is forbearance. Pouring the libation, 《Harmonious Peace》: the sacrificial goblet is displayed; clear libation fills it. Fragrant and rich; aromatic scent achieves mutual communion.
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明靈來思，歆我精衷。 維千萬祀，品物芃芃。 亞、終獻，《雍安》清酤洋洋，虔恭注茲。 條鬯敷宣，神用歆之。 尊罍靜嘉，金奏諧熙。 於皇肆祀，休我群黎。
The bright spirit comes; it savors our refined intent. Through tens of thousands of sacrifices, things are luxuriant and teeming. Second and final offerings, 《Harmonious Peace》: clear libation flows vast and full; we pour here in reverence. Herb aromatic wine is spread and proclaimed; the spirit savors it. Goblets and jars are quiet and fine; metal music is harmonious and bright. How glorious the great sacrifice; rest for our multitudes.
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送神，《欣安》窈冥無窮，蚃斯融。 來終嘉薦，歸返遙空。 惟神之歸，欣安導和。 惟神之澤，於彼滂沱。 雨師五首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: deep and dark without end; seeking communion, thus merging. Fine offerings reach their end; the Spirit returns to the distant void. As the spirit returns, Joyful Peace guides harmony. The spirit's grace falls there in torrential rain. Five hymns for the Lord of Rain.
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迎神，《欣安》神之無象，亦可思索。 維雲陰陰，維風莫莫。 降止壇宇，來顧芳馨。 侑以鼓歌，薦此明誠。 升降，《欽安》
Welcoming the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: the spirit has no visible form, yet one may still reflect upon it. Clouds dark and dense; wind silent and still. Descending to the altar precinct, coming to regard fragrant offerings. Assisted by drums and song, we present this bright sincerity. Ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》.
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佩玉璆如，黼黻礻詹如。 承神不懈，訖獲嘉虞。 聖皇命祀，臣敢弗恭。 凡爾在位，翼翼雍雍。 奠幣，《容安》崇崇壇階，靈既降止。 有嚴執奠，承祀茲始。
Girdle jades tinkling clear; embroidered robes and ceremonial skirts flow gracefully. We receive the spirit without slackening and obtain fine approval. The sage emperor commands sacrifice; we dare not be irreverent. All you who hold office, be cautious and harmonious. Presenting silks, 《Graceful Peace》: lofty are the altar steps; the numinous has descended and halted. Solemnly holding the presentation, we begin the sacrifice.
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明靈在天，式顧庶察。 澤潤以時，永拂荒劄。 酌獻，亞、終獻，《雍安》寅恭我神，惟上之使。 俾成康年，民徯休祉。 折俎既登，酒既盈。 匪薦是專，配以明誠。
The bright spirit is in Heaven, looking down and broadly observing. Grace moistens in season, forever brushing away drought and blight. Pouring the libation; second and final offerings, 《Harmonious Peace》: reverently respectful to our spirit, Heaven's emissary. May abundant years be completed; the people await rest and blessing. The divided sacrificial tray is set forth; fine wine is full. Not offerings alone, but paired with bright sincerity.
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送神，《欣安》牲俎告徹，嘉樂休成。 卒事有嚴，燕虞高靈。 蕃我民人，育我稷黍。 萬有千祀，承神之祐。 紹興祭風師六首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: victims and trays are cleared; fine music completes its rest. When the affair ends there is solemnity; we feast and rejoice with the exalted spirit. Multiplying our people, nurturing our millet and panicled millet. Through ten thousand existences and a thousand sacrifices, we receive the spirit's protection. Six Shaoxing hymns for the Lord of Wind.
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迎神，《欣安》夫物絪縕，神氣撓之。 誰歟其司？ 維南之箕。 俶哉明庶，我祀維時！ 我心孔勞，神其下來！ 初獻升降、盥洗，《欽安》
Welcoming the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: things swirl dense; spirit qi stirs them. Who oversees this? The Southern Winnowing Basket. Begin, Bright Multitude! Our sacrifice is at the proper time! My heart is greatly weary; may the spirit descend! First offering, ascending, descending, and hand-washing, 《Reverent Peace》.
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神哉沛矣，厥靈載揚！ 揚靈如何？ 剡剡皇皇。 我其承之，繩繩齊莊。 往從鬱人，爰俠斯芳。 奠幣，《容安》物之流形，甚畏瘥癘。 八風平矣，嘉生以遂。
Spirit, how vast! Its numinous power is raised and spread! How is the numinous raised? Gleaming and glorious. We shall receive it, continuous, solemn and reverent. Going to follow the aromatic preparer, thus carrying this fragrance. Presenting silks, 《Graceful Peace》: things in flowing form greatly fear pestilence and plague. The eight winds are level; fine life thereby succeeds.
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絲縷之積，有量斯幣。 惟本之報，匪物之貴。 酌獻，《雍安》我求於神，無臭無聲。 神之燕享，惟時專精。 大磬在列，槱燎在庭。 侑我桂酒，矣其以
Silk threads are accumulated; measured, thus silks. Only returning to the root is the recompense, not the preciousness of things. Pouring the libation, 《Harmonious Peace》: we seek from the spirit, without scent or sound. The spirit feasts and enjoys at the proper time in focused purity. Great chime stones stand in rank; kindling is piled for burning in the courtyard. Assisting with our cassia wine, may it thereby
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聽。 亞、終獻禮有三祀，儀物視帝。 神臨消搖，疇敢跛倚！ 重觴載申，百味孔旨。 神兮樂康，答我以祉。
be heard. Second and final offerings: the rite has three sacrifices; ritual objects regard the Emperor. The spirit approaches, leisurely and swaying; who would dare lean askew! Repeated cups are presented; the hundred flavors are most fine. Spirit, how joyous and at peace; answering us with blessing.
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送神 〈（曲同迎神。）〉 荃其止乎？ 禗禗其容。 奄橫四海，蹇莫之窮。 時不驟得，禮焉有終。 荃其行乎？ 餘心忄蟲々。 雨師雷神七首
Sending off the Spirit. (The tune is the same as Welcoming the Spirit.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Will it halt here? Calm is its bearing. Covering and spanning the four seas, who can reach its end? The proper time is not suddenly obtained; the rite must have an end. Will it depart? My remaining heart is anxious and troubled. Seven hymns for the Lords of Rain and Thunder.
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迎神，《欣安》眾萬之托，動之潤之。 昭格孔時，維神之依。 冷然後先，肆我肯顧。 是耶非耶？ 紛其來下。 初獻盥洗、升降，《欽安》
Welcoming the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》: trust of the myriads; moving and moistening all. Clearly approached at the proper time; we rely on the spirit. Cool and clear, first and last; freely we look back in welcome. Is it so, or is it not? In multitude they come down. First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》.
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言言祠宮，爰考我禮。 維西有罍，維東有洗。 爰潔爰滌，載薦其醴。 神在何斯？ 匪遠具邇。 奠幣，《容安》霈兮隱兮，蹶其陰威。 相我有終，胡寧不知！
Solemn is the sacrificial palace; thus we examine our rites. In the west are jars; in the east is washing. Thus cleansing and rinsing, we present the sweet wine. Where is the spirit? Not far, all near. Presenting silks, 《Graceful Peace》: pouring and hidden, stirring its yin majesty. Assisting us to completion, how could we not know!
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我幣有陳，我邸斯珪。 豈維有陳，於以奠之。 雨師位酌獻，《雍安》山川出雲，裔裔而縷。 載霪載濛，其德乃溥。 自古有年，胡然莫祖！ 無簡我觴，無怠我俎。
Our silks are displayed; our station holds the jade tablet. Is it only that they are displayed? We present them thereby. Pouring the libation at the Lord of Rain position, 《Harmonious Peace》: mountains and rivers send forth clouds, trailing in threads. Now soaking, now misting; its virtue is broad. From antiquity there have been abundant years; why then not sacrifice to the ancestor! Do not neglect our cups; do not slacken our sacrificial trays.
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雷神位酌獻 〈（曲同雨師。）〉 瞻彼南山，有虺其出。 維蟄之奮，維癘之息。 眷焉顧饗，在夏之日。 觴豆匪報，皇忍忘德。 亞、終獻 〈（曲同初獻。）〉
Pouring the libation at the Lord of Thunder position. (The tune is the same as the Lord of Rain.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Gazing at that southern mountain, a viper comes forth. The hibernating creature stirs; pestilence ceases. Affectionately looking back to savor the offering, on the day of summer. Cups and stands are not recompense; how could we bear to forget the virtue! Second and final offerings. (The tune is the same as the first offering.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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作解之德，形聲一兮。 爰展獻侑，酌則三兮。 我興有假，雲胡有私！ 下土是冒，庶其遠而。 送神 〈（曲同迎神。）〉 陰旄載旋，鼓車其鞭。 問神安歸？ 冥然而天。
The virtue of making and releasing: form and sound are one. Thus we display offerings and assistance; we pour three times. Our rising has its occasion; how could there be partiality! The lower earth is covered; may it reach far. Sending off the Spirit. (The tune is the same as Welcoming the Spirit.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Yin banners turn about; drum chariots crack their whips. Where does the spirit return? Dark and silent, to Heaven.
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皇有正命，祀事孔蠲。 其臨其歸，億萬斯年。 雍熙享先農六首 〈（餘同祈穀）〉。 降神，《靜安》先農播種，九穀務滋。 靈壇致享，《良耜》陳儀。
The sovereign has the correct command; sacrificial affairs are greatly purified. Its approach and return, through hundreds of millions of years. Six Yongxi hymns for the First Farmer. (The remainder is the same as Praying for Grain.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Descent of the Spirit, 《Tranquil Peace》: the First Farmer sows seed; the nine grains strive to flourish. At the numinous altar we present the feast; 《Good Plough》 displays the ritual array.
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吉日惟亥，運屬純熙。 樂之作矣，神其格思。 奠玉幣，《敷安》親耕展祀，明靈來格。 九有駿奔，百司庇職。 獻奠肅肅，登降翼翼。 祈彼豐穰，福流萬國。
The auspicious day is hai; the cycle belongs to pure brightness. Music is performed; may the spirit draw near. Presenting jade and silks, 《Spreading Peace》: personal plowing displays the sacrifice; the bright spirit draws near. The nine domains gallop swiftly; the hundred offices fulfill their duties. Presenting offerings solemnly; ascending and descending with care. Praying for abundant harvest; blessing flows to the myriad states.
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奉俎，《豐安》肅陳《韶》舞，祗薦犧牲。 乃逆黃道，以率躬耕。 亞獻，《正安》祀惟古典，食乃民天。 歆茲潔祀，以應祈年。
Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Abundant Peace》: solemnly displaying the 《Shao》 dance; reverently presenting sacrificial victims. Thus proceeding along the Yellow Path, leading personal plowing. Second offering, 《Upright Peace》: sacrifice follows the ancient regulations; food is the people's Heaven. Savor this pure sacrifice, answering the prayer for abundant years.
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終獻，《正安》式陳芳薦，爰致虔誠。 神其降鑒，永福黎。 送神，《靜安》明禋紺壇，靈風肅然。 登歌已闋，神馭將旋。
Final offering, 《Upright Peace》: we display fragrant offerings and reach devout sincerity. May the spirit descend to observe and eternally bless the people. Sending off the Spirit, 《Tranquil Peace》: bright sacrifice at the dark-blue altar; numinous wind, solemn and still. Ascending song has ended; the spirit's carriage is about to return.
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道光帝籍，禮備公田。 鑒茲躬稼，永賜豐年。 明道親享先農十首迎神，《靜安》稼政之本，民食惟天。 《甫田》兆歲，後稷其先。
The Way illuminates the Emperor's register; rites are complete at the public field. Observe this personal harvest; eternally grant abundant years. Ten Mingdao hymns for the personal sacrifice to the First Farmer, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Tranquil Peace》: the root of agricultural governance; the people's food is Heaven. 《New Fields》 foretells the year; Lord Millet comes first.
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靈壇既祀，黛耜攸虔。 乃聖能享，億萬斯年。 皇帝升降，《隆安》冕服在禦，壇壝有儀。 陟降左右，天惟顯思。 奠玉幣，《嘉安》
The numinous altar has been sacrificed to; reverence is in the dark plow. Thus the sage can enjoy, through hundreds of millions of years. Emperor ascending and descending, 《Elevated Peace》: imperial robes at the seat; the altar mound has ritual propriety. Ascending and descending, left and right; Heaven alone is manifest in thought. Presenting jade and silks, 《Excellent Peace》.
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將躬黛耜，先陟靈壇。 嘉玉量幣，樂舉禮殫。 神既至止，福亦和安。 幹斯積詠，萬國多歡。 奉俎，《豐安》將迎景福，乃薦嘉牲。 籍於千畝，用此精誠。
About to personally wield the dark plow, first ascending the numinous altar. Fine jade and measured silks; music is raised and rites completed. The spirit has arrived; blessing is harmonious and at peace. From this accumulated praise, myriad states rejoice. Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Abundant Peace》: about to welcome bright blessing; we present fine victims. Registered on the thousand-acre field, using this refined sincerity.
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皇帝初獻，《禧安》雲罍已實，玉爵有舟。 薦於靈籍，佇乃神休。 飲福，《禧安》神既至饗，福亦來酬。 申錫純嘏，旨酒維柔。
Emperor's first offering, 《Auspicious Peace》: cloud jars are filled; jade goblets have their stands. Presented at the numinous register, awaiting the spirit's rest. Drinking the blessing, 《Auspicious Peace》: the spirit has come to feast; blessing comes in recompense. Again granting pure blessing; fine wine, soft and fine.
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思文後稷，貽我來牟。 子孫千億，丕荷天休。 退文舞、進武舞，《正安》羽葆有奕，文武交相。 周旋合度，福祿無疆。 亞獻，《正安》
Reflect on Cultured Lord Millet; he left us coming millet. Descendants by the billions, greatly receiving Heaven's grace. Withdrawing civil dance and advancing martial dance, 《Upright Peace》: feather parasols splendid; civil and martial alternate. Turning in accord with measure; blessing and emolument without bound. Second offering, 《Upright Peace》.
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豆籩雖薦，黍稷非馨。 惠我豐歲，歆茲至誠。 終獻，《正安》歆我嘉薦，錫我蕃禧。 多黍多稌，如京如坻。 送神，《靜安》
Though stands and baskets are presented, millet and panicled millet are not fragrant alone. Bestow abundant years; savor this utmost sincerity. Final offering, 《Upright Peace》: savor our fine offerings; grant us abundant auspicious blessing. Much millet, much early rice, like mounds and islets. Sending off the Spirit, 《Tranquil Peace》.
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獻終豆徹，禮備樂成。 祠容肅肅，風馭冥冥。 三時務本，一墢躬耕。 人祗胥悅，祉福是膺。 景祐享先農五首迎神，《凝安》
Offerings ended and stands withdrawn; rites complete, music accomplished. Sacrificial bearing solemn; wind carriage dark and silent. Three seasons devoted to the root; one mound for personal plowing. People and spirits all rejoice; blessing and fortune are received. Five Jingyou hymns for the First Farmer, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》.
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在昔神農，首茲播殖。 無有汙萊，盡為稼穡。 乃粒斯民，實惟帝力。 嘉薦令芳，佇瞻來格。 升降，《同安》居德之厚，厥祀攸陳。 土膏初脈，農事先春。
In antiquity Divine Farmer first sowed and planted here. None had fouled wasteland; all became fields of sowing and reaping. Thus grain for the people; truly it is the Emperor's power. Fine offerings, splendid fragrance; we await and gaze for approach. Ascending and descending, 《Shared Peace》: dwelling in virtue's depth; its sacrifice is displayed. Soil's richness first pulses; agricultural affairs precede spring.
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鏗然金奏，儼若華紳。 陟降於阼，福祿惟神。 奠幣，《明安》農為政本，食乃民天。 芬明祀，藨蓘良田。 陳茲量幣，望彼豐年。 茂介福祉，來欽吉蠲。
Metal music rings clearly; dignified as flower and girdle pendant. Ascending and descending at the eastern steps; blessing and emolument from the spirit. Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》: agriculture is governance's root; food is the people's Heaven. Fragrant, bright sacrifice; weeding and hilling fine fields. Displaying these measured silks, gazing toward abundant years. Abundant blessing and fortune; come to reverence auspicious purity.
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酌獻，《成安》農祥晨正，平秩東作。 倬彼大田，庤乃錢鎛。 酒醴盈尊，金璆合樂。 期茲萬年，充於六幕。 送神，《凝安》
Pouring the libation, 《Completion Peace》: agricultural auspice at morning's start; evenly ordering eastern labor. Vast are those great fields; stopping there the hoe and plowshare. Wine and sweet wine fill the goblets; metal chimes harmonize with music. Expecting ten thousand years, filling the six directions. Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》.
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務嗇之本，恤祀惟馨。 神斯至止，降福攸寧。 崇茲稼政，合於禮經。 俎徹樂闋，邈仰回靈。 先蠶六首迎神，《明安》
The root of devoted thrift; compassionate sacrifice, only fragrant. The spirit arrives and halts; descending blessing brings peace. Exalting this agricultural governance, in accord with the ritual classics. Trays withdrawn, music ended; gazing far up as the spirit returns. Six hymns for the First Silkworm, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Bright Peace》.
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生民之朔，衣皮而群。 惟聖有作，被冒以文。 禮樂以成，貴賤以分。 欲報之德，金石諧均。 升降，《翊安》掩抑笙簫，鏗谹金石。 神來宴矣，嘉我休德。
At the beginning of the living people, clothed in fur, living in groups. Only the sage made creation; covered and adorned with pattern. Rites and music are accomplished; noble and base are distinguished. Wishing to recompense this virtue; metal and stone harmoniously balanced. Ascending and descending, 《Assisting Peace》: pipes and flutes restrained; metal and stone ring and resound. The spirit comes to feast, praising our fine virtue.
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奉祀之臣，洗心翊翊。 錫茲福禧，以惠四國。 奠幣，《矣安》皇天降物，屢化若神。 聖實先識，躬以教民。 功被天下，為萬世文。 幣以達誌，庶幾徹聞。
Ministers performing sacrifice; washing the heart, devoutly assisting. Grant this blessing and auspicious joy, favoring the four domains. Presenting silks, 《Completion Peace》: sovereign Heaven sends down things, repeatedly transforming like a spirit. The sage truly knew beforehand and personally taught the people. Merit covers the world, a pattern for ten thousand ages. Silks express our intent, that it may reach full hearing.
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酌獻，《美安》敻哉聖神，成功微妙！ 乃袞乃裳，以供郊廟。 百末旨酒，嘉觴自炤。 靈徠宴饗，不嚬以笑。 亞、終獻，《惠安》
Pouring the libation, 《Beautiful Peace》: remote is the sage spirit; achievement subtle and wondrous! Robes and garments supply suburban and temple sacrifices. Hundred-flavored fine wine; fine cups naturally gleaming. The numinous comes to feast and enjoy, not frowning but smiling. Second and final offerings, 《Graceful Peace》.
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神之徠，駕蹌蹌。 紫壇熙，燭夜光。 會竽瑟，鳴球琅。 薦旨酒，雜蘭芳。 佑明德，賜百祥。 送神，《祥安》神之功兮，四海所宗。 占五帝兮，莫與比崇。
The spirit comes, carriage stately and dignified. Purple altar bright; candles, night radiance. Panpipes and zithers gather; spheres sound clear and ringing. Presenting fine wine, mingling orchid fragrance. Protecting bright virtue, granting the hundred auspices. Sending off the Spirit, 《Auspicious Peace》: the spirit's achievement, honored by the four seas. Among the Five Emperors, none compare in exaltation.
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倏往來兮，旌騎容容。 恭明祀兮，萬世無窮。 紹興享先農十一首皇帝入內壝盥洗，《隆安》大事在祀，齊潔為先。 既盥而升，奉以周旋。
Suddenly coming and going, banners and riders stately and dignified. Reverently bright sacrifice, through ten thousand ages without end. Eleven Shaoxing hymns for the First Farmer, Emperor entering the inner mound for hand-washing, 《Elevated Peace》: great affairs lie in sacrifice; purity comes first. Having washed, we ascend and bear it through the turning movements.
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下觀而化，無敢不蠲。 惟神降格，監厥精虔。 迎神，《靜安》猗歟田祖，粒食之宗！ 世世仰德，青壇載崇。 時惟後稷，躬稼同功。 作配並祀，以詔無窮。
Those below observe and are transformed; none dare fail in purification. The spirit descends to approach, observing our refined reverence. Welcoming the Spirit, 《Tranquil Peace》: how fine is the Field Ancestor, lord of grain food! Age after age we look up to its virtue; the green altar is greatly honored. At the proper time Lord Millet shares the achievement of personal harvest. Made paired companion and jointly sacrificed, proclaiming without end.
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神農、後稷位奠幣，《嘉安》製為量幣，厚意是將。 求之以類，各因其方。 於以奠之，精誠允彰。 神其享止，惠我無疆。 尚書奉俎，《豐安》
Presentation of silks at the Divine Farmer and Lord Millet positions, 《Excellent Peace》: measured silks convey deep intent. Seeking by category, each according to its direction. Thereby we present them; refined sincerity is truly manifest. May the spirit enjoy and halt, favoring us without bound. Minister of Works presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Abundant Peace》.
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柔毛剛鬛，或剝或烹。 為俎孔碩，登薦厥誠。 酌獻，《禧安》蠲滌醆斝，巾帨而升。 挹彼注茲，酒醴維清。 洋洋在上。 享於克誠。 神其孚佑，以厚民生。
Soft hair and stiff mane; some skinned, some cooked. Made into trays, very large; we ascend to present that sincerity. Pouring the libation, 《Auspicious Peace》: purifying cups and goblets; with cloth and towel we ascend. Drawing from that and pouring into this; wine and sweet wine are clear. Vast and full above. Enjoyed through able sincerity. May the spirit truly protect, enriching the people's lives.
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文舞退、武舞進，《正安》羽毛幹戚，張弛則殊。 進旅退旅，匪棘匪舒。 亞獻，《正安》顯相祀事，濟濟鏘鏘。 舉斝酌醴，神其允臧。
Civil dance withdraws and martial dance advances, 《Upright Peace》: feathers, shields, and axes differ in tension and release. Advancing and withdrawing in ranks, neither hurried nor slack. Second offering, 《Upright Peace》: the chief minister oversees the sacrifice; numerous and ringing. Raising the cup and pouring sweet wine; may the spirit truly approve.
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終獻，《正安》殽核維旅，酒醴維馨。 於再於三，禮則有成。 飲福，《禧安》幽明位異，施報理同。 克恭明神，降福乃豐。
Final offering, 《Upright Peace》: meats and fruits arrayed in ranks; wine and sweet wine are fragrant. Once again and a third time; the rite thereby is complete. Drinking the blessing, 《Auspicious Peace》: hidden and manifest positions differ; bestowing and recompensing share one principle. Reverence to the bright spirit; descending blessing is abundant.
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我膺受之，來燕來崇。 豈伊專饗，於彼三農。 徹豆，《歆安》莫重於祭，非禮不成。 籩豆有踐，爾殽既馨。 神具醉止，薦以齊明。 讚徹孔時，厘事斯成。
We receive it upon our breasts; come to feast, come to honor. How could it be enjoyed alone; it is for those farmers. Withdrawing the stands, 《Savoring Peace》: nothing is weightier than sacrifice; without rites there is no completion. Baskets and stands are properly arranged; the meats are fragrant. The spirit is fully satisfied; presented with pure brightness. Praise and withdrawal are most timely; affairs are ordered and accomplished.
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送神，《靜安》神之來止，風駛雲翔。 神之旋歸，有迎有將。 歌以送之，磬管鏘鏘。 何以惠民？ 豐年穰穰。 親耕藉田七首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Tranquil Peace》: the spirit came and halted, wind swift, clouds soaring. The spirit turns to return; there is welcoming and escorting. With song we send it off; chime stones and pipes ring clearly. How to favor the people? Abundant years, teeming. Seven hymns for personal plowing of the sacred field.
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皇帝出大次，《乾安》勤勞稼穡，必躬必親。 為藉千畝，以教導民。 帝出乎震，時惟上春。 天顏咫尺，望之如雲。 親耕
Emperor exiting the great tent, 《Qian Peace》: laboring at sowing and reaping, must be personal and firsthand. Making the thousand-acre sacred field, thereby instructing the people. The Emperor emerges from Zhen; the season is early spring. Heaven's countenance within arm's reach; gazing at it, like clouds. Personal plowing.
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元辰既擇，禮備樂成。 洪縻在手，祗飾專精。 三推一墢，端冕朱紘。 靡辭染屨，以示黎。 升壇方壇屹立，陛級而登。 玉色下照，臨觀耦耕。
The primary day is chosen; rites complete, music accomplished. Great cord in hand; reverently adorned in focused purity. Three pushes, one mound; upright cap and vermillion tassel. Without declining to stain sandals, thereby showing the people. Ascending the altar, square altar standing tall; by steps we ascend. Jade countenance shines below, overlooking paired plowing.
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萬目鹹睹，如日之升。 成規成矩，百祿是膺。 公卿耕藉群公顯相，奉事齋莊。 率時農夫，舉耜載揚。 播厥百穀。 以佑我皇。 多黍多稌，丕應農祥。
Ten thousand eyes all behold, like the sun's rising. Completing compass and square; the hundred emoluments are received. Dukes and ministers plow the sacred field; the assembled lords and chief minister serve the affair, fasting and solemn. Leading the farmers of the season; raising the plow, bearing and spreading. Sowing the hundred grains. Thereby protecting our sovereign. Much millet, much early rice; greatly answering agricultural auspice.
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群官耕藉畟畟良耜，我田既臧。 土膏其動，春日載陽。 執事有恪，於此中邦。 農夫之慶，棲畝餘糧。 降壇
Officials plow the sacred field; sharp is the fine plow; our fields are already good. Soil's richness stirs; spring day carries yang. Those performing the affair are reverent in this central state. The farmers' celebration; grain left on the furrow, surplus grain. Descending the altar.
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肇新帝藉，率我農人。 三推終畝，祗事鹹均。 陟降孔時，粲然有文。 受天之祜，多稼如雲。 歸大次教民稼穡，不令而行。 進退有度，琚瑀鏘鳴。
Beginning anew the Emperor's sacred field, leading our farmers. Three pushes complete the acre; reverent affairs all equal. Ascending and descending most timely, splendid with pattern. Receiving Heaven's blessing; abundant harvest like clouds. Returning to the great tent, teaching the people sowing and reaping; without command they act. Advancing and withdrawing with measure; jade pendants ring clear.
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言還熉幄，禮則告成。 帝命率育，明德惟馨。 紹興祀先農攝事七首迎神，《凝安》青陽開動，土膏脈起。 日練吉亥，為農祈祉。
Words of return to the dark-yellow canopy; the rite announces completion. The Emperor commands leading nurture; bright virtue, only fragrant. Seven Shaoxing proxy hymns for the First Farmer, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: green yang opens and stirs; soil's richness pulses forth. Day selected, auspicious hai; praying blessing for agriculture.
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典秩增峻，儀物具美。 幄光熉黃，庶幾戾止。 初獻升殿，《同安》 〈（盥洗同。）〉 率職鹹涖，禮容然。 澡身端意，陟降靡愆。 神心嘉虞，享茲潔蠲。 敷錫純佑，屢登豐年。
Canonical rank is increased; ritual objects are all beautiful. Canopy's radiance, dark yellow; perhaps reaching and halting. First offering, ascending the hall, 《Shared Peace》. (Hand-washing the same.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Leading duties, all arrive; ritual bearing is thus. Bathing the body with upright intent; ascending and descending without fault. The spirit's heart approves and rejoices, enjoying this pure purification. Spreading and granting pure protection, repeatedly attaining abundant years.
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奠幣，《明安》靈斿載臨，見光陳贄。 有嚴篚實，式將純意。 蚃既接，禮行有次。 神兮安留，歆我禋祀。 神農位酌獻，《成安》
Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》: numinous banners arrive; appearing in radiance, displaying offerings. Solemnly the hamper is filled; thus we bear pure intent. Communion is joined; the rite proceeds in order. Spirit, peacefully remain; savor our bright sacrifice. Pouring the libation at the Divine Farmer position, 《Completion Peace》.
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耒耜之教，帝實開先。 致養垂利，古今民天。 嘉薦報本，於以祈年。 誠格和應，神矣福延。 後稷位酌獻，《成安》有周膺曆，實起後稷。 相時神功，率由稼穡。
The teaching of plow and hoe; the Emperor truly opened the way. Providing nurture and bestowing benefit; through all ages, the people's Heaven. Fine offerings repay the root; thereby we pray for abundant years. Sincerity approaches, harmony responds; the spirit extends blessing. Pouring the libation at the Lord Millet position, 《Completion Peace》: Zhou received the mandate; truly Lord Millet arose. Assisting the timely divine achievement, leading through sowing and reaping.
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振古稱祀，先農並食，阜我昌我，時萬時億。 亞、終獻，《同安》旨具百味，酌備三疇。 貳觴既畢，禮洽意周。 庶幾嘉享，格神之幽。 相我穡事，錫以有秋。
Honored in sacrifice from antiquity; the First Farmer is jointly feasted; enriching and flourishing us, times without number. Second and final offerings, 《Shared Peace》: excellence comprising the hundred flavors; libations prepared in three rounds. Second cups are finished; rites harmonious, intent complete. Perhaps fine enjoyment, approaching the spirit's hidden realm. Assisting our harvest affairs, granted an autumn of abundance.
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送神，《凝安》熙事成兮，始終潔齊。 籩豆徹兮，撙節靡垂。 靈有嘉兮，降福孔皆。 票然逝兮，我心孔懷。 祀先蠶六首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: the glorious affair is accomplished, pure and clean from beginning to end. Baskets and stands are withdrawn; restraint in measure, nothing excessive. The spirit has excellence; descending blessing is greatly shared by all. Swiftly departing; my heart greatly cherishes. Six hymns for the sacrifice to the First Silkworm.
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迎神，《明安》功被寰宇，亻蠡蟲之靈。 有神司之，以生以成。 典禮有初，祀事講明。 孔蓋翠旌，降集於庭。 初獻盥洗、升殿，《翊安》 〈（降同。）〉
Welcoming the Spirit, 《Bright Peace》: merit covers the realm; spirit of the silkworm. A spirit oversees it, thereby generating and completing. Canonical rites have a beginning; sacrificial affairs are explained clearly. Great canopy and green banners descend to gather in the courtyard. First offering, hand-washing, ascending the hall, 《Assisting Peace》. (Descending the same.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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靈修戾止，詔以毛血。 既盥而帨，尊爵蠲潔。 金石諧宛，登降有節。 宜顧宜饗，情文不越。 奠幣，《娛安》化日初長，時當暮春。 蠶事方興，惟後惟嬪。
The numinous cultivator arrives and halts, announcing with fur and blood. Having washed and taken towel; honored goblets are purified and clean. Metal and stone harmoniously gentle; ascending and descending with measure. Fitting to regard and feast; sentiment and pattern do not exceed. Presenting silks, 《Joy Peace》: the transforming day first lengthens; the season is late spring. Silkworm affairs are rising; only the queen and consorts.
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絲纊禦冬，殘生濟人。 敢忘報本，篚幣是陳。 酌獻，《美安》盛服承祀，出自公桑。 衣不羽皮，利及萬方。 百味旨酒，有飶其香。 神其歆止，洋洋在傍。
Silk floss guards against winter; remaining life aids people. We dare not forget repaying the root; hamper silks are displayed. Pouring the libation, 《Beautiful Peace》: splendid robes receive sacrifice, coming from the public mulberry. Clothing not of feathers and fur; benefit reaches the myriad directions. Hundred flavors of fine wine, aromatic with fragrance. May the spirit savor and halt, vast and full at the side.
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亞、終獻，《惠安》日吉辰良，禮備樂作。 精誠內孚，俎豆交錯。 升歌清越，侑此三爵。 黎民不寒，幽顯同樂。 送神，《祥安》
Second and final offerings, 《Graceful Peace》: day auspicious, time fine; rites complete, music performed. Refined sincerity within; trays and stands interchanging. Ascending song, clear and piercing; assisting with these three goblets. The people are not cold; hidden and manifest rejoice together. Sending off the Spirit, 《Auspicious Peace》.
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神之來矣，靈風肅然。 雲胡不留？ 歸有翩。 乃舉舊典，歲以告虔。 降福我邦，於萬斯年。 景德蠟祭百神三首降神，《高安》
The spirit has come; numinous wind, solemn and still. Why then not remain? Returning, there is fluttering. Thus performing the old regulations, each year announcing reverence. Descending blessing upon our state, through ten thousand ages. Three Jingde hymns for the wax sacrifice to the Hundred Spirits, Descent of the Spirit, 《Elevated Peace》.
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百物蕃阜，四方順成。 通其八蠟，合乃嘉平。 旨酒斯醇，大庖孔盈。 萬靈來格，威儀以成。 奠玉幣酌獻，《吉安》肅肅靈壇，昭昭上天，潔粢豐盛，以享以虔。
Hundred things flourish abundantly; four directions smoothly complete. Communicating with the eight wax sacrifices, gathering at fine peace. Fine wine is rich; the great kitchen is very full. Myriad spirits draw near; august bearing is accomplished. Presenting jade and silks and pouring the libation, 《Auspicious Peace》: solemn is the numinous altar, bright above Heaven; pure grain offerings abound, to enjoy in reverence.
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百神鹹萃，六樂斯縣。 介茲景福，期於百年。 送神，《高安》來顧來享，禮成樂備。 靈馭翩翩，雲行雨施。 熙寧蠟祭十三首
Hundred spirits all gather; six music pieces are displayed. Granting this great blessing, expected for a hundred years. Sending off the Spirit, 《Elevated Peace》: coming to regard and enjoy; rites accomplished, music complete. Spirit carriage fluttering lightly; clouds move and rain is bestowed. Thirteen Xining hymns for the wax sacrifice.
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東、西郊降神，《熙安》天錫康年，四方順成。 乃通蠟祭，索享於明。 金石四作，羽旄翠旌。 神來宴矣，澤被群生。 升降，《肅安》
Eastern and Western Suburbs, Descent of the Spirit, 《Prosperous Peace》: Heaven grants peaceful years; four directions smoothly complete. Thus communicating the wax sacrifice, seeking enjoyment in brightness. Metal and stone, four performances; feather banners and green pennants. The spirit comes to feast; grace covers all living things. Ascending and descending, 《Solemn Peace》.
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惟蠟有祭，報神之功。 合聚萬物，來享來宗。 承詔攝事，不忘肅雍。 靈之格思，福祿來崇。 奠幣，《欽安》穰穰豐年，繄侯休德。 帥承天和，欽象古則。
Only the wax sacrifice offers recompense for the spirit's achievement. Gathering the myriad things; coming to enjoy and honor. Receiving edict and conducting affairs by proxy, not forgetting solemn harmony. The spirit approaches; blessing and emolument come, exalted. Presenting silks, 《Reverent Peace》: teeming abundant years; it is the marquis's fine virtue. Leading, receiving Heaven's harmony; reverently emulating ancient rules.
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嘉玉量幣，奠容翼翼。 靈施暨民，罔有終極。 奉俎，《承安》禮崇明祀，必先成民。 奉牲以告，備腯其均。 炮炙芬芬。 俎豆莘莘。 錫之純嘏，以佑斯人。
Fine jade and measured silks; presenting bearing, cautious and careful. The spirit's bestowal reaches the people without end or limit. Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Receiving Peace》: rites reverently exalt the bright sacrifice; the people must first be completed. Presenting victims to announce; prepared, fat and evenly proportioned. Roasting and broiling, fragrant and fragrant. Trays and stands, numerous and numerous. Granting pure blessing, thereby protecting these people.
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酌獻，《懌安》秩秩禮文，為壇四方。 嘉栗旨酒，百神迪嚐。 敷與萬物，既阜既昌。 伊樂厥福，傳世無疆。 亞、終獻，《慶安》
Pouring the libation, 《Pleasure Peace》: orderly ritual pattern; altars in the four directions. Fine millet and fine wine; hundred spirits come to taste. Spread to the myriad things, already abundant and flourishing. Thus rejoicing in that blessing, handed down through ages without bound. Second and final offerings, 《Celebration Peace》.
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禮文備矣，肅肅無譁。 金石諧節，圭璧光華。 粢以告豐，醴以告嘉。 錫茲福祉，以澤幽遐。 送神，《宣安》靈之來下，擴景乘光。 靈之回禦，景龍以驤。
Ritual pattern is complete; solemn, without clamor. Metal and stone harmonize with measure; jade tablets and bi disks shine with splendor. Grain offerings announce abundance; sweet wine announces excellence. Grant this blessing and fortune, thereby gracing the hidden and distant. Sending off the Spirit, 《Proclamation Peace》: the spirit came down, expanding radiance, riding light. The spirit turns to ascend; bright dragon prancing.
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鑒我休德，降嘏產祥。 大田多稼，以惠無疆。 南、北方迎神，《簡安》美若休德，民和歲豐。 稼穡雲施，其積如墉。 惠我四國，先嗇之功。 祭之百種，來享來宗。
Observe our fine virtue; descending blessing produces auspiciousness. Great fields, much harvest; thereby favoring without bound. Southern and Northern directions, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Simple Peace》: beautiful as fine virtue; people harmonious, years abundant. Sowing and reaping, cloud-like bestowal; accumulation like a wall. Favoring our four domains; the achievement of the First Reaper. Sacrificing to the hundred kinds; coming to enjoy and honor.
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升降，《穆安》皇皇靈德，經緯萬方。 承詔攝事，陟降以莊。 高冠岌峨，長佩鏘洋。 嘉承神貺，令聞不忘。 奠幣，《嘉安》
Ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》: glorious numinous virtue governs the myriad directions. Receiving edict and conducting affairs by proxy; ascending and descending with solemnity. High cap towering; long pendants ringing and vast. Finely receiving the spirit's gift; fine reputation is not forgotten. Presenting silks, 《Excellent Peace》.
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於穆明祀，莫如報功。 靈之利澤，惠我無窮。 齋以滌誌，幣以達衷。 撫寧四極，永錫登豐。 酌獻，《禔安》英英禮文，既備而全。 嚴嚴四郊，屹屹紫壇。
Solemn and reverent is the bright sacrifice; nothing like repaying achievement. The spirit's beneficial grace favors us without end. Fasting cleanses intent; silks express our inner heart. Pacifying the four extremities, eternally granting abundant harvest. Pouring the libation, 《Blessing Peace》: splendid ritual pattern, complete and whole. Solemn are the four suburbs; towering is the purple altar.
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百末旨酒，其敷若蘭。 何以畀民？ 既壽而安。 亞、終獻，《曼安》林林生民，含哺而嬉。 教之稼穡，實神之為。 圖報厚德，萬祀無期。 以假以享，錫我繁禧。
Hundred-flavored fine wine spreads like orchids. How to grant to the people? Already long-lived and at peace. Second and final offerings, 《Vast Peace》: numerous living people hold food in mouth and rejoice. Teaching sowing and reaping is truly the spirit's doing. Planning to repay deep virtue through sacrifices without end. By proxy we enjoy; grant us abundant auspicious joy.
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送神，《成安》嘉薦芳美，靈來宴矣。 斿車結雲，若風馬馳。 既至而喜，錫我蕃禧。 嘉承天貺，曼壽無期。 大觀蠟祭二首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Completion Peace》: fine offerings fragrant and beautiful; the spirit came to feast. Pennant chariots bind clouds; like wind, horses gallop. Having arrived, then rejoicing; granting us abundant auspicious joy. Finely receiving Heaven's gift; vast longevity without end. Two Daguan hymns for the wax sacrifice.
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東郊亞、終獻，《慶安》震乘春陽，仁司生殖。 錫我歲豐，襄我民力。 誰其屍之？ 宗子先嗇。 億萬斯年，懷神罔極。 南郊升降，《穆安》
Eastern Suburb, second and final offerings, 《Celebration Peace》: Zhen rides spring yang; benevolence oversees generation and growth. Grant us abundant years; assist our people's strength. Who shall be the impersonator? The clan son, First Reaper. Hundreds of millions of years; cherishing the spirit without limit. Southern Suburb, ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》.
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穆如薰風，敷舒文藻。 氣蒸消除，豐予黍稻。 神之聽之，鍾鼓鹹考。 於萬斯年，惟皇之報。 紹興以後蠟祭四十二首東方百神降神，《熙安》
Reverent as a warm breeze; spreading patterned brilliance. Vapor and steam eliminated; abundantly granting millet and rice. The spirit listens; bells and drums all performed. Through ten thousand ages, the sovereign's recompense. Forty-two post-Shaoxing wax hymns, Eastern Hundred Spirits, Descent of the Spirit, 《Prosperous Peace》.
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圜鍾為宮玄冥淩厲，歲聿其周。 天地閉藏，農且息休。 古為蠟禮，伊耆肇修。 爰薦飶馨，以迓飆斿。 黃鍾為角
Round Bell as tonic: dark and hidden, fierce and stern; the year completes its cycle. Heaven and earth closed and stored; farmers now rest and cease. In antiquity the wax rite was made; Emperor Yi first established it. Thus presenting fragrant aroma, welcoming the whirling pennants. Yellow Bell as horn.
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惟大明尊，實首三辰。 功赫庶物，光被廣輪。 歲方索享，鹹秩群神。 靈斿來下，屍此明禋。 太簇為徵三時不害，四方順成。 酬功報始，以我齊明。
Only the Great Brightness is honored, truly first among the three luminaries. Achievement brilliant over myriad things; light covers the broad wheel. The year seeks enjoyment; all rank the assembled spirits. Numinous pennants come down; impersonating this bright sacrifice. Great Cluster as zhi: three seasons without harm; four directions smoothly complete. Recompensing achievement and repaying the beginning with our pure brightness.
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《豳》頌土鼓，樂此嘉平。 降祥幅員，惠於函生。 姑洗為羽日昱乎晝，容光必照。 蚃之交，惟人所召。 有監在下，視茲升燎。 肅若其承，雲駢星曜。
《Bin》 ode praises the earthen drum; rejoicing in this fine peace. Descending auspiciousness across the realm; grace upon all contained life. Maiden Wash as yu: the sun bright in daytime; accommodating radiance must shine. Communion's interaction is only what people summon. There is observation below, viewing this ascending burning. Solemn as if receiving; cloud chariots paired, stars shining.
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初獻升降，《肅安》禮儀告具，心儼容莊。 工歌屢奏，聲和義章。 崇壇陟降，濟濟蹌蹌。 靈光共仰，嘉薦芬芳。 大明位奠玉幣，《欽安》
First offering, ascending and descending, 《Solemn Peace》: ritual propriety is complete; heart solemn, bearing dignified. Artisan song is repeatedly performed; sound harmonizes with righteous pattern. Exalted altar, ascending and descending; numerous and stately. Numinous radiance is jointly looked up to; fine offerings are fragrant. Presentation of jade and silks at the Great Brightness position, 《Reverent Peace》.
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晨曦未融，天宇澄穆。 有虔秉誠，將以幣玉。 如在左右，罔不祗肅。 神兮安留，錫以祉福。 帝神農氏位奠幣 〈（曲同大明。）〉 農為政本，食乃民天。 神農氏作，民始力田。
Morning light not yet blended; the celestial realm is clear and solemn. Reverently holding sincerity, about to use silks and jade. As if at left and right; all are reverently solemn. Spirit, peacefully remain; grant blessing and fortune. Presentation of silks at the Emperor Divine Farmer position. (The tune is the same as Great Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Agriculture is governance's root; food is the people's Heaven. Divine Farmer arose; people first labored in fields.
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先嗇之配，禮報則然。 有幣將之，維以告虔。 後稷氏位奠幣 〈（曲同大明。）〉 播種之功，時惟後稷。 推以配天，莫匪爾極。 崇侑清祀，是為司嗇。 陳幣奠將，永祚王國。
First Reaper as paired companion; ritual recompense is thus. Having silks to convey them, thereby announcing reverence. Presentation of silks at the Lord Millet position. (The tune is the same as Great Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 The achievement of sowing seed; at the proper time, Lord Millet. Exalted to pair with Heaven; none is not your utmost. Exalted as assistant in pure sacrifice; this is overseeing the reaper. Displaying silks and presenting them, eternally blessing the royal state.
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奉俎，《承安》享以精禋，馨非稷黍。 工祝致告，孔碩為俎。 執事駿奔，繩繩具舉。 神之嘉虞，介福是與。 大明位酌獻，《擇安》
Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Receiving Peace》: enjoying through refined bright sacrifice; fragrance is not millet alone. Artisan invoker announces; the trays are very large. Those performing the affair gallop swiftly; continuously all are raised. The spirit's fine approval and joy; granting blessing thereby. Pouring the libation at the Great Brightness position, 《Select Peace》.
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肇禋備祀，教民美報，時和歲豐，奉醴以告。 惟照臨功，等於載燾。 酌獻雲初，明神所勞。 神農位酌獻 〈（曲同大明。）〉 惟酒欣欣，惟神冥冥。 是顧是享，來燕來寧。
Beginning bright sacrifice and complete offerings; teaching people fine recompense; seasons harmonious, years abundant; we bear sweet wine to announce. Only the shining-over achievement equals carrying the great canopy. Pouring the libation as clouds first appear; the bright spirit's labor. Pouring the libation at the Divine Farmer position. (The tune is the same as Great Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 The wine is joyful; the spirit is dark and silent. Thus regarding and enjoying; come to feast, come to peace.
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耒耜之利，神所肇興。 萬世永賴，無斁其承。 後稷位酌獻 〈（曲同大明。）〉 釋之蒸之，為酒為醴。 推本所由，於焉洽禮。 周邦開基，邰家是啟。 獻茲嘉觴。 拜下首稽。
The benefit of plow and hoe is what the spirit first raised. Ten thousand ages eternally rely; without satiety in receiving it. Pouring the libation at the Lord Millet position. (The tune is the same as Great Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Releasing and steaming, making wine and sweet wine. Tracing the root whence it comes; therein harmonizing the rite. Zhou state opened its foundation; the Tai family thereby initiated. Presenting this fine cup. Bowing, head to ground, prostrating.
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亞、終獻，《慶安》申以貳觴，百味且旨。 禮告三終，神具醉止。 旌容騎遝，揚光紛委。 降福穰穰，被大豐美。 送神，《宣安》
Second and final offerings, 《Celebration Peace》: again with second cups; hundred flavors and fine. Rite announces three completions; spirit fully satisfied and halts. Banners and escort, riders numerous; raised light scattered and flowing. Descending blessing, teeming; covered with great abundance and beauty. Sending off the Spirit, 《Proclamation Peace》.
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禮樂既成，神保聿歸。 言歸何所？ 地紀天維。 豈惟屢豐，嗣歲所祈。 億萬斯年，神來燕矣。 西方百神降神，《熙安》圜鍾為宮
Rites and music are accomplished; spirit guardian returns. Where does return lead? Earth's records, Heaven's net. How could it be only repeated abundance; what succeeding years pray for. Through hundreds of millions of years, the spirit comes to feast. Western Hundred Spirits, Descent of the Spirit, 《Prosperous Peace》, Round Bell as tonic.
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玄冬肇祀，始於伊耆。 歲事聿成，庸答蕃厘。 眷言西顧，匪神司之。 歸功爾神，翩其下來。 黃鍾為角魄生自西，照望太陽。 下暨諸神，貺施萬方。
Dark winter begins sacrifice, starting with Emperor Yi. Year's affairs are complete, responding with abundant blessing. Looking west in affection; the spirit oversees this. Returning achievement to your spirit; fluttering, it comes down. Yellow Bell as horn: the soul born from the west shines upon the great sun. Reaching the assembled spirits, bestowing grace to the myriad directions.
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節適風雨，富我囷箱。 共承嘉祀，惟以迪嚐。 太簇為徵神罔小大，奠方茲土。 祭列坊庸，禮迨貓虎。 有功斯民，祀乃其所。 非稷馨香，厥福周溥。
Season fitting wind and rain, enriching our granaries and bins. Together receiving fine sacrifice, thereby coming to taste. Great Cluster as zhi: the spirit knows not small or great, settling this land. Sacrifice listing workshops and paths; rites reaching cats and tigers. Meritorious toward these people; sacrifice is their place. Not millet's fragrance alone; that blessing is broadly universal.
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姑洗為羽豐年穰穰，美芳職職。 籩豆方圓，其儀孔碩。 風馬在禦，雲車載飭。 來顧來享，維俟休德。 初獻升降，《肅安》
Maiden Wash as yu: abundant years teeming; beautiful and fragrant, duties fulfilled. Baskets and stands, square and round; their ritual propriety is very great. Wind horses at the seat; cloud chariots loaded and arrayed. Coming to regard and enjoy, only awaiting fine virtue. First offering, ascending and descending, 《Solemn Peace》.
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盥獻恭莊，燎煙芬酷，載陟載降，禮容可度。 欽惟爾神，上下肅肅。 成我稷黍，鑒此牲玉。 夜明位奠玉幣，《欽安》穆穆太陰，禮嚴姊事。 璧玉華光，推以槥對。
Hand-washing and libation, reverent and solemn; ascending smoke fragrant and rich; ascending and descending; ritual bearing can be measured. Reverently considering your spirit, above and below solemn. Completing our millet and panicled millet; observing these victims and jade. Presentation of jade and silks at the Night Brightness position, 《Reverent Peace》: solemn is the great yin; rites strict as elder-sister service. Bi disk and jade, splendid radiance, extended as paired kindling.
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十二周天，歲乃有終。 盡我備物，莫報元功。 神農位奠幣 〈（曲同夜明。）〉 耒耜肇興，白神農氏。 稼穡滋殖，為農者始。 作配明祀，奠以告虔。 萬世佃漁，帝功卓然。
Twelve cycles of heaven; the year has an end. Exhausting our prepared things; none repaying the primal achievement. Presentation of silks at the Divine Farmer position. (The tune is the same as Night Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Plow and hoe first arose since Divine Farmer. Sowing and reaping flourish; beginning for farmers. Made paired in bright sacrifice, presenting to announce reverence. Ten thousand ages of farming and fishing; imperial achievement outstanding.
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後稷位奠幣 〈（曲同夜明。）〉 明明周祖，惟民之恤。 播種為教，下民乃粒，曾是索饗，而匪先公。 萬物難報，阡陌之功。 奉俎，《承安》
Presentation of silks at the Lord Millet position. (The tune is the same as Night Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Bright, bright Zhou ancestor; only the people's care. Sowing seed as teaching; people below thus have grain; always seeking enjoyment, not forgetting the former lord. Myriad things hard to repay; field-path achievement. Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Receiving Peace》.
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時和歲登，物亡疾瘯。 實俎間膏，報神福之。 匪神之福，曷成且豐！ 肥腯鹹有，惟神之功！ 夜明位酌獻，《擇安》除壇西郊，坎其擊鼓。 百靈至止，結璘作主。
Seasons harmonious, years ascending; things without disease or plague. Solid trays with fat between, repaying the spirit's blessing. If not the spirit's blessing, how accomplished and abundant! Fat and well-proportioned, all present, only the spirit's achievement! Pouring the libation at the Night Brightness position, 《Select Peace》: clearing the altar at the western suburb, beating drums in the pit. Hundred spirits arrive and halt; clustered brilliance serves as host.
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秬鬯湛淡，玉斝觩<角>。 是謂嘉德，神其安留。 神農位酌獻 〈（曲同夜明。）〉 蕩蕩鴻明，稱秩群祀。 配以昔帝，式重農事。 潔我圭瓚，黃流在中。 靈其監茲。 蚃豐融。
Black millet aromatic wine, deep and light; jade goblet with horn-shaped handles. This is called fine virtue; may the spirit peacefully remain. Pouring the libation at the Divine Farmer position. (The tune is the same as Night Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Vast and broad, great brightness; called ranking the assembled sacrifices. Paired with the former emperor, thus weighting agricultural affairs. Purifying our jade libation cup; yellow liquid within. May the spirit observe this. Communion abundant and merging.
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後稷位酌獻 〈（曲同夜明。）〉 歲十二月，祀有常典。 祭列司嗇，言反其本。 酌彼泰尊，百末蘭生。 承神嘉虞。 繄此德馨。 亞、終獻，《慶安》
Pouring the libation at the Lord Millet position. (The tune is the same as Night Brightness.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Twelfth month of the year; sacrifice has fixed regulations. Sacrifice listing the reaper overseer, words returning to the root. Pouring that great goblet; hundred flavors, orchids growing. Receiving the spirit's fine approval. It is this virtue's fragrance. Second and final offerings, 《Celebration Peace》.
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歌磬臚，膋蕭激香。 飆禦奄留，申以貳觴。 相與震澹，告靈其醉。 庶幾聽之，成我熙事。 送神，《宣安》禮備樂成，澹然將歸。 其留消搖，象輿已義。
Singing, chime stones displayed; fat and fragrant herbs, rising fragrance. Whirling escort temporarily remaining; again with second cups. Mutually trembling and still; announcing to the spirit its intoxication. Perhaps listening; completing our prosperous affair. Sending off the Spirit, 《Proclamation Peace》: rites complete, music accomplished; calmly about to return. Its remaining, leisurely swaying; elephant chariot already righteous.
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偃蹇欲驤，羽毛紛委。 忽乘杳冥，遺此福祉。 南方百神迎神，《簡安》維物之精，散乎太空。 維索之饗，合聚而同。 乃擊土鼓，於歲之終。 格彼幽矣，蚃其通。
Rearing, about to prance; feathers and banners scattered and flowing. Suddenly riding the dark and silent, leaving this blessing and fortune. Southern Hundred Spirits, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Simple Peace》: the refined essence of things scattered through empty space. The seeking of enjoyment; gathering together as one. Thus beating the earthen drum at the year's end. Approaching that hidden realm; communion thereby open.
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初獻盥洗、升降，《穆安》有帨其新，有匜其潔。 言念清祀，弗簡弗褻。 誠意既交，品物斯列。 是用告虔。 靡神不說。 奠幣，《吉安》
First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》: there are fresh towels and clean ewers. Thinking of the pure sacrifice; not negligent, not irreverent. Sincere intent already exchanged; things are thereby arrayed. Thereby announcing reverence. No spirit not pleased. Presenting silks, 《Auspicious Peace》.
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百室機杼，衣褐具宜。 民以卒歲，神實惠之。 言舉祀典，答神之厘。 有篚斯陳。 振古如茲。 神農位酌獻，《穆安》肇降生民，有不粒食。 維時神農，乃為先嗇。
Hundred households' looms; coarse cloth all suitable. People thereby completing the year; the spirit truly favors them. Words raising the sacrificial canon, answering the spirit's blessing. There is a hamper thus displayed. From antiquity like this. Pouring the libation at the Divine Farmer position, 《Reverent Peace》: first generating living people; some without grain food. At that time Divine Farmer; thus First Reaper.
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爾耒爾耨，雲誰之因。 酌以汙尊，我思古人。 後稷位酌獻，《穆安》維後之功，配天其大。 祀而稷之，萬世如在。 黃冠野服，駿奔皇皇。 自古有年，神其降康。
Your plow, your hoe, whose foundation? Pouring from the earthen goblet; I think on the ancients. Pouring the libation at the Lord Millet position, 《Reverent Peace》: only later achievement, paired with Heaven, how great. Sacrificing to Millet; ten thousand ages as if present. Yellow cap, rustic robes; galloping swiftly, grand and grand. From antiquity there have been years; may the spirit descend in peace.
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亞、終獻，《曼安》豐年孔多，百禮以洽。 匪極神歡，何以昭答！ 載酌之酒，用申其勤。 神具醉止，與物交欣。 送神，《成安》
Second and final offerings, 《Vast Peace》: abundant years very many; hundred rites thereby harmonized. If not reaching the spirit's joy, how to announce response! Bearing that wine, thereby extending diligence. Spirit fully satisfied and halts; brilliant its countenance and radiance. Sending off the Spirit, 《Completion Peace》.
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卒爵樂闋，禮儀告備。 神保聿歸，敢以辭致。 順成之方，其蠟乃通。 自今以始，八方攸同。 北方百神迎神，《簡安》蕩蕩閫決，氣清泬寥。 仿佛象輿，麗於穹霄。
Cups finished, music ended; ritual propriety announced complete. Spirit guardian returns; we dare use words to send off. The direction of smooth completion; its wax thus open. From now beginning; eight directions thereby united. Northern Hundred Spirits, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Simple Peace》: vast and open the gate; qi clear and empty. As if elephant chariot, beautiful upon the vaulted sky.
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蹇其來下，肅然風票。 神乎安留，於焉消搖。 初獻盥洗、升降，《穆安》齊誠揭虔，敬恭祀事。 維儼之容，維潔之器。 雍雍樂成，肅肅禮備。 神其燕矣，錫祉庶類。
With difficulty it comes down; solemn, wind whirling. Spirit, how peacefully remaining; there, leisurely swaying. First offering, hand-washing, ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》: unified sincerity, revealing reverence; reverently performing sacrificial affairs. Only dignified bearing; only clean vessels. Harmonious music accomplished; solemn rites complete. May the spirit feast, granting blessing to the myriad kinds.
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奠幣，《吉安》 〈（配位同。）〉 神宅於幽，幼々沈沈。 至和塞明，考我德音。 神聽靜嘉，儼乎若臨。 幣以薦誠，敢有弗欽。 神農氏位酌獻，《禔安》
Presenting silks, 《Auspicious Peace》. (Paired positions the same.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉 Spirit dwelling in the hidden; dark and deep, deep and silent. Utmost harmony filling brightness; examining our virtuous reputation. Spirit listens to pure excellence, dignified as if approaching. Silks to present sincerity; daring any irreverence. Pouring the libation at the Divine Farmer position, 《Blessing Peace》.
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先嗇之功，神實稱首。 以耜以耒，俶載南畝。 列籍皇墳，億世是守。 何以為報？ 爰潔茲酒。 後稷氏位酌獻，《禔安》煌煌後稷，實配於天。 司嗇作稼，民以有年。
First reaper's achievement; the spirit truly called foremost. With plow and hoe; first sowing in southern fields. Listed in imperial registers; ten thousand ages guarding it. How to repay? Thus purifying this wine. Pouring the libation at the Lord Millet position, 《Blessing Peace》: glorious Lord Millet, truly paired with Heaven. Reaper overseer making harvest; people thereby have years.
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匪神之私，歲以醴告。 酌彼泰尊，於德之報。 亞、終獻，《曼安》蘭生百末，申以貳觴。 神具醉止，爛其容光。 遺我豐年，萬億及秭。 俾民康，以洽百禮。
Not the spirit's private favor; years thereby announced with sweet wine. Pouring that great goblet; recompense for virtue. Second and final offerings, 《Vast Peace》: orchids growing, hundred flavors; again with second cups. Spirit fully satisfied; brilliant its countenance and radiance. Leaving us abundant years, tens of thousands and trillions. Making people peaceful, thereby harmonizing hundred rites.
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送神，《成安》靈之來兮，虯龍遝遝。 下土光景，憑陵閶闔。 靈之旋兮，羽衛委蛇。 偃蹇高驤，遺此蕃厘。 景祐祭文宣王廟六首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Completion Peace》: the spirit comes, horned dragons numerous. Lower earth's radiance and scene, ascending the heavenly gate. The spirit turns; feather guards winding and coiling. Rearing high and prancing, leaving this abundant blessing. Six Jingyou hymns for the Temple of King Wen the Cultured.
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迎神，《凝安》大哉至聖，文教之宗！ 紀綱王化，丕變民風。 常祀有秩，備物有容。 神其格思，是仰是崇。 初獻升降，《同安》
Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: great is the Ultimate Sage, lord of culture and teaching! Regulating and guiding royal transformation, greatly changing the people's customs. Regular sacrifices have order; prepared things have proper bearing. May the spirit approach; thus we look up and honor. First offering, ascending and descending, 《Shared Peace》.
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右文興化，憲古師今。 明祀有典，吉日惟丁。 豐犧在俎，雅奏來庭。 周旋陟降，福祉是膺。 奠幣，《明安》一王垂法，千古作程。 有儀可仰，無德而名。
Promoting culture and transforming customs; taking antiquity as model for today. Bright sacrifices have canon; auspicious day is ding. Fat victims on the tray; elegant music coming to the court. Turning, ascending and descending; blessing and emolument are received. Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》: one king establishing law, pattern for a thousand ages. Ritual bearing to look up to; without virtue, yet named.
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齊以滌誌，幣以達誠。 禮容合度，黍稷非馨。 酌獻，《成安》自天生聖，垂範百王。 恪恭明祀，陟降上庠。 酌彼醇旨，薦此令芳。 三獻成禮，率由舊章。
Fasting to cleanse intent; silks to express inner heart. Ritual bearing fitting measure; millet and panicled millet not fragrant alone. Pouring the libation, 《Completion Peace》: born sage from Heaven, model for a hundred kings. Reverently performing bright sacrifice; ascending and descending at the upper school. Pouring that rich excellence; presenting this fine fragrance. Three offerings complete the rite; following the old regulations.
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飲福，《綏安》犧象在前，豆籩在列。 以享以薦，既芬既潔。 禮成樂備，人和神悅。 祭則受福，率遵無越。 兗國公配位酌獻，《成安》 〈（哲宗朝增此一曲。）〉
Drinking the blessing, 《Pacifying Peace》: sacrificial victims and symbols before; baskets and stands in rank. To enjoy and present; already fragrant, already pure. Rites accomplished, music complete; people harmonious, spirits pleased. Sacrifice then receiving blessing; following without transgression. Pouring the libation at the Duke of Lu paired position, 《Completion Peace》. (This one hymn added in Emperor Zhezong's reign.) Closing bracket for a rubric note.〉
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無疆之祀，配侑可宗。 事舉以類，與享其從。 嘉栗旨酒，登薦惟恭。 降此遐福，令儀肅雍。 送神，《凝安》肅肅庠序，祀事惟明。 大哉宣父，將聖多能！
Boundless sacrifice; paired assistants can be honored. Affairs performed by category; jointly enjoying their followers. Fine millet, fine wine; ascending presentation only reverent. Descending this distant blessing; fine bearing solemn and harmonious. Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: solemn is the school sequence; sacrificial affairs only bright. Great is the Cultured Master; nearly sage, most capable!
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歆馨蚃，回馭淩兢。 祭容斯畢，百福是膺。 大觀三年釋奠六首迎神，《凝安》仰之彌高，鑽之彌堅。 於昭斯文，被於萬年。
Savoring fragrance and communion; returning escort, reverently cautious. Sacrificial bearing thus complete; hundred blessings are received. Six Daguan third-year libation hymns, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: looking up, ever higher; drilling, ever harder. How manifest this cultural pattern, covering ten thousand ages.
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峨峨膠庠，神其來止。 思款無窮，敢忘於始。 升降，《同安》生民以來，道莫與京。 溫良恭儉，惟神惟明。 我潔尊罍，陳茲芹藻。 言升言旋，式崇斯教。
Lofty is the school hall; may the spirit come and halt. Thoughtful sincerity without end; daring not forget the beginning. Ascending and descending, 《Shared Peace》: since living people arose, no Way compares with this capital. Gentle, good, reverent, and frugal, only spirit, only bright. We purify goblets and jars, displaying these celery and algae. Words of ascending, words of turning; thus exalting this teaching.
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奠幣，《明安》於論鼓鍾，於茲西雍。 粢盛肥碩，有顯其容。 其容洋洋，鹹瞻像設。 幣以達誠，歆我明潔。 酌獻，《成安》
Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》: discussing and drumming bells, here at the western Yong. Grain offerings fat and large; there is manifest bearing. That bearing vast and full; all gazing at the image and setting. Silks to express sincerity; savor our bright purity. Pouring the libation, 《Completion Peace》.
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道德淵源，斯文之宗。 功名糠比，素王之風。 碩兮斯牲，芬兮斯酒。 綏我無疆，與天為久。 配位酌獻，《成安》儼然冠纓，崇然廟庭。 百王承祀，涓辰惟丁。
The Way's source and flow; lord of this cultural lineage. Achievement and fame chaff compared; uncrowned king's style. Large are these victims; fragrant is this wine. Pacifying our boundlessness; long with Heaven. Pouring the libation at the paired position, 《Completion Peace》: dignified cap and tassels; lofty the temple court. Hundred kings receiving sacrifice; selected day only ding.
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於牲於醑，其從予享。 與聖為徒，其德不爽。 送神，《凝安》肅莊紳緌，吉蠲牲犧。 於皇明祀，薦登惟時。 神之來兮，蚃之隨。 神之去兮，休嘉之貽。
In victims, in sweet wine; their followers enjoy with him. With the sage as companion; that virtue not failing. Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: solemn girdle pendant and tassels; auspicious purification of victims. How glorious the bright sacrifice; ascending presentation only timely. The spirit's coming, communion follows. The spirit's departing, rest and excellence left behind.
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大晟府擬撰釋奠十四首迎神，《凝安》黃鍾為宮大哉宣聖，道德尊崇！ 維持王化，斯民是宗。
Fourteen Great Sheng Directorate libation hymns, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》, Yellow Bell as tonic: great is the Cultured Sage; moral Way honored! Maintaining royal transformation; these people are the object.
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典祀有常，精純並隆。 神其來格，於昭盛容。 大呂為角生而知之，有教無私。 成均之祀，威儀孔時。 維茲初丁，潔我盛粢。 永適其道，萬世之師。
Canonical sacrifice has constancy; refined purity jointly exalted. May the spirit come to approach; how manifest the splendid bearing. Great Bell as horn: born then knowing; teaching without partiality. Completion school's sacrifice; august bearing very timely. Only at this first ding; purifying our abundant grain offerings. Forever fitting its Way; teacher for ten thousand ages.
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太簇為徵巍巍堂堂，其道如天。 清明之象，應物而然。 時維上丁，備物薦誠。 維新禮典，樂諧中聲。 應鍾為羽
Great Cluster as zhi: lofty and dignified; its Way like Heaven. Clear and bright image; responding to things naturally. Time is upper ding; prepared things presenting sincerity. Renewing ritual canon; music harmonizing with central tones. Responding Bell as yu.
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聖王生知，闡乃儒規。 《詩》、《書》文教，萬世昭垂。 良日惟丁，靈承不爽。 揭此精虔，神其來享。 初獻盥洗，《同安》右文興化，憲古師經。 明祀有典，吉日惟丁。
The sage born knowing; expounding thus the Ru pattern. 《Odes》 and 《Documents》 cultural teaching, manifest through ten thousand ages. Fine day only ding; spirit receiving without failing. Raising this refined reverence; may the spirit come to enjoy. First offering hand-washing, 《Shared Peace》: promoting culture and transforming customs; taking antiquity as model for classics. Bright sacrifices have canon; auspicious day only ding.
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豐犧在俎，雅奏在庭。 周旋陟降，福祉是膺。 升殿，《同安》誕興斯文，經天緯地。 功加於民，實千萬世。 笙鏞和鳴，粢盛豐備。 肅肅降登，歆茲秩祀。
Fat victims on the tray; elegant music in the court. Turning, ascending and descending; blessing and emolument are received. Ascending the hall, 《Shared Peace》: giving rise to this cultural pattern; governing Heaven, ordering Earth. Achievement adding to the people; truly ten thousand ages. Pipes and bells harmonizing; grain offerings abundant and complete. Solemnly descending; savor this ranked sacrifice.
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奠幣，《明安》自生民來，誰底其盛！ 惟王神明，度越前聖。 粢幣具成，禮容斯稱。 黍稷非馨，惟神之聽。 奉俎，《豐安》
Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》: since living people arose, who reached this flourishing! Only the king, spirit-like; surpassing former sages. Silks and offerings all complete; ritual bearing thus fitting. Millet and panicled millet not fragrant alone; only the spirit listens. Presenting the sacrificial tray, 《Abundant Peace》.
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道同乎天，人倫之至。 有饗無窮，其興萬世。 既潔斯牲，粢明醑旨。 不懈以忱，神之來暨。 文宣王位酌獻，《成安》大哉聖王，實天生德！ 作樂以崇，時祀無斁。
Way same as Heaven; human relations' utmost. Having enjoyment without end; its rise ten thousand ages. Already purifying these victims; grain bright, wine fine. Unslackening with sincerity; the spirit's coming arrival. Pouring the libation at King Wen the Cultured position, 《Completion Peace》: great is the sage king; truly Heaven-born virtue! Making music to honor; seasonal sacrifice without satiety.
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清酤惟馨，嘉牲孔碩。 薦羞神明，庶幾昭格。 兗國公位酌獻，《成安》庶幾屢空，淵源深矣。 亞聖宣猷，百世宜祀。 吉蠲斯辰，昭陳尊簋。 旨酒欣欣，神其來止。
Clear libation only fragrant; fine victims very large. Presenting delicacies to the spirits; perhaps manifest approach. Pouring the libation at the Duke of Lu position, 《Completion Peace》: perhaps often empty; source and flow deep. Secondary sage proclaiming doctrine; hundred ages should be sacrificed. Auspicious purification this day; clearly displaying honored goblets. Fine wine joyful; may the spirit come and halt.
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鄒國公位酌獻，《成安》道之由興，於皇宣聖。 惟公之傳，人知趨正。 與享在堂，情文實稱。 萬年承休，假哉天命。 亞、終獻用《文安》
Pouring the libation at the Duke of Zou position, 《Completion Peace》: the Way's rise from; how glorious the Cultured Sage. Only the duke's transmission; people know to pursue correctness. Jointly enjoying in the hall; sentiment and pattern truly fitting. Ten thousand ages receiving rest; vast is Heaven's mandate. Second and final offerings use 《Cultured Peace》.
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百王宗師，生民物軌。 瞻之洋洋，神其寧止。 酌彼金罍，惟清且旨。 登獻惟三，於嘻成禮。 徹豆，《娛安》犧象在前，豆籩在列。 以饗以薦，既芬既潔。
Teacher of a hundred kings; standard for living people and things. Gazing, vast and full; may the spirit peacefully halt. Pouring that golden goblet; only clear and fine. Ascending presentation only three; alas, rite accomplished. Withdrawing the stands, 《Joy Peace》: sacrificial victims and symbols before; baskets and stands in rank. To feast and present; already fragrant, already pure.
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禮成樂備，人和神悅。 祭則受福，率遵無越。 送神，《凝安》有嚴學宮，四方來宗。 恪恭祀事，威儀雍雍。 歆茲惟馨，飆馭旋復。 明禋斯畢，鹹膺百福。
Rites accomplished, music complete; people harmonious, spirits pleased. Sacrifice then receiving blessing; following without transgression. Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: solemn is the school hall; four directions come to honor. Reverently performing sacrificial affairs; august bearing harmonious. Savor this only fragrance; whirling escort turning back. Bright sacrifice thus complete; all receiving hundred blessings.
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景祐釋奠武成王六首迎神，《凝安》維師尚父，四履分封。 靈神峻密，祀事寅恭。 蕭薌祗薦，飆馭排空。 如幾如式，福祿來崇。
Six Jingyou libation hymns for the Temple of King Wu the Martial, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: martial virtue honored; four marquisate fiefs divided. Numinous spirit lofty and secret; sacrificial affairs reverently respectful. Orchid and fragrant presented; whirling escort emptying space. As if several, as if pattern; blessing and emolument come, exalted.
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太尉升降，《同安》上公攝事，袞服斯皇。 禮容濟濟，佩響鏘鏘。 靈斿惚恍，嘉薦令芳。 神具醉止，降福穰穰。 奠幣，《明安》
Grand Commandant ascending and descending, 《Shared Peace》: upper duke conducting affairs; imperial robes thus glorious. Ritual bearing numerous; girdle pendants ringing clearly. Numinous pennants indistinct; fine offerings fine fragrance. Spirit fully satisfied; descending blessing, teeming. Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》.
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四嶽之裔，涼彼武王。 發揚蹈厲，周室用昌。 追封廟食，簡冊增芳。 升幣以奠，磬管鏘鏘。 酌獻，《成安》獵渭之陽，理冥嘉應。 非龍非彪，聿求元聖。
Four Peaks' descendant; cooling that King Wu. Expanding and treading vigorously; Zhou house thereby flourished. Posthumously enfeoffing temple sacrifice; registers and canons adding glory. Raising silks to present; chime stones and pipes ringing clearly. Pouring the libation, 《Completion Peace》: hunting at Wei's north; principle dark, fine response. Not dragon, not panther; thus seeking the primal sage.
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平易近民，五月報政。 祀典之宗，於斯為盛。 飲福，《綏安》神機經武，隆周之寓。 表海分封，邁燕超魯。 耽耽廟貌，俎豆有序。 薦福邦家，維師尚父。
Easy to approach, easy to serve the people; fifth month reporting governance. Sacrificial canon's honor; herein most flourishing. Drinking the blessing, 《Pacifying Peace》: divine stratagem passing through martial affairs; elevating Zhou's lodging. Facing the sea, dividing fiefs; surpassing Yan, exceeding Lu. Dignified temple appearance; trays and stands in order. Presenting blessing to the state; martial teacher honored still.
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送神，《凝安》聖朝稽古，崇茲武經。 禮交樂舉，於神之庭。 嘉栗旨酒，既饗芳馨。 永嚴列象舄，劍簪纓。 熙寧祀武成王一首
Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》: sage court examining antiquity; exalting this martial canon. Rites intersecting, music raised; at the spirit's court. Fine millet, fine wine; already feasted, fragrant. Forever solemn arrayed image; sword and hairpin tassel. One Xining hymn for the sacrifice to King Wu the Martial.
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初獻升降，《同安》武德洸洸，日靖四方。 百王所祀，休有烈光。 命官攝事，佩玉鏘鏘。 思皇多祜，以惠無疆。 大觀祀武成王一首
First offering ascending and descending, 《Shared Peace》: martial virtue vast and flowing; daily pacifying the four directions. Hundred kings sacrifice; rest has brilliant radiance. Commanding officials conducting affairs; jade pendants ringing clearly. Thinking glorious much blessing; thereby favoring without bound. One Daguan hymn for the sacrifice to King Wu the Martial.
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酌獻，《成安》涼彼周王，君臣相遇。 終謀其成，諸侯來許。 洋洋神靈，尊載酒醑。 新聲為侑，笙簫備舉。 紹興釋奠武成王七首
Pouring the libation, 《Completion Peace》: cooling that Zhou king; lord and minister meeting. Ultimately plotting its completion; feudal lords coming to promise. Vast numinous spirit; honored goblets loaded with wine. New music as assistance; pipes and flutes all raised. Seven Shaoxing libation hymns for King Wu the Martial.
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迎神，《凝安》姑洗為宮於赫烈武，光昭古今。 載嚴祀事，敕備惟欽。 既潔其牲，既諧其音。 神之格思，來顧來歆。 初獻升殿，《同安》
Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》, Maiden Wash as tonic: glorious martial virtue; radiance shining through ages. Greatly solemn sacrificial affair; edict preparation only reverent. Already purifying victims; already harmonizing music. Spirit's approach in thought; coming to regard, coming to savor. First offering ascending the hall, 《Shared Peace》.
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肅肅廟中，有嚴階墄。 匪棘匪徐，進退可則。 冕服是儀，環珮有節。 神之鑒觀，率履不越。 奠幣，《明安》祀率舊典，禮崇駿功。 齊明衷正，蚃豐融。
Solemn within the temple; solemn are the steps and stairs. Not hurried, not slow; advancing and withdrawing can be model. Imperial robes are the standard; girdle pendants have measure. Spirit's observation and viewing; following conduct without transgression. Sacrifice following old canon; rites honoring outstanding achievement. Unified sincerity and communion abundant; numerous and numerous.
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量幣肅備，周旋鞠躬。 神其昭受，幽讚無窮。 正位酌獻，《成安》赫赫尚父，時維鷹揚。 神潛韜略，襟抱帝王。 談笑致主，竹帛流芳。 國有嚴祀，載稽典常。
Measured silks solemnly prepared; turning and bowing. May the spirit brightly receive; hidden praise without end. Pouring the libation at the principal position, 《Completion Peace》: glorious honored still; timely was the eagle soaring. Spirit hidden stratagem; embracing the imperial design. Talking then establishing the lord; bamboo and silk flowing with glory. State has solemn sacrifice; always examining canonical regulations.
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留侯位酌獻眷彼留侯，奇籌讚漢。 依乘風雲，勒成功旦。 克配明禋，儀刑有煥。 英氣如生，來格來衎。 亞、終獻，《正安》
Pouring the libation at the Marquis of Liu position: cherishing that Marquis Liu; wondrous stratagem aiding Han. Riding the wind and clouds; establishing achievement at dawn. Worthy of bright sacrifice; ritual pattern has brilliance. Heroic spirit as if alive; coming to approach, coming to delight. Second and final offerings, 《Upright Peace》.
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道助文德，言為世師。 功名不泯，祀事無遺。 旨酒惟馨，具醉在茲。 有嘉累獻，神其燕矣。 送神日惟上戊，神顧精純。 禮備三獻，樂成七均。
Way assisting cultural virtue; words as teacher for the age. Achievement and fame not extinguished; sacrificial affairs without omission. Fine wine only fragrant; fully intoxicated here. Repeated fine offerings; may the spirit feast. Sending off the Spirit: day is upper wu; spirit regard refined and pure. Rites prepared, three offerings; music accomplished, seven modes.
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奄留洋洋，流福無垠。 言還恍惚，空想如存。 紹興祀祚德廟八首迎神，《凝安》姑洗為宮匿孤立後，惟義惟忠。 昔者神考，追錄乃功。
Temporarily remaining vast and full; flowing blessing without bound. Words of return indistinct; empty thought as if present. Eight Shaoxing hymns for the Temple of Blessing and Virtue, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》, Maiden Wash as tonic: hidden, isolated after the heir; only righteousness, only loyalty. Former spirit-like emperor; posthumously recording thus achievement.
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祀典載加，進爵錫公。 神兮降格，尚鑒褒崇。 初獻升降，《同安》廟宇更新，輪奐豐敞。 神靈如在，英姿颯爽。 執事進趨，降升俯仰。 威儀翼翼，虔祈歆饗。
Sacrificial canon thereby adding; advancing rank, granting duke. Spirit descends to approach; still observing praise and exaltation. First offering ascending and descending, 《Shared Peace》: temple precincts renewed; wheel and rafters abundant and spacious. Spirit as if present; heroic bearing swift and bold. Those performing affairs advancing hastily; descending and ascending bowing and rising. August bearing cautious; reverently praying to savor and feast.
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奠幣，《明安》牲薦碩大，幣致精純。 聿升祀事，茲用兼陳。 箱篚既實，奠獻惟寅。 饗我至意，福祿來成。 強濟公位酌獻，《成安》
Presenting silks, 《Bright Peace》: victims recommended large; silks reaching refined purity. Thereby raising sacrificial affair; thus using jointly displayed. Hampers and boxes already filled; presenting offerings only reverent. Feasting our utmost intent; blessing and emolument come, accomplished. Pouring the libation at Duke Qiangji position, 《Completion Peace》.
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以身托孤，實惟死友。 撫嫗長之，若父若母。 潛授於韓，克興厥後。 崇廟以獻，德侈報厚。 英略公位酌獻，《成安》立孤固難，死亦匪易。 義輕一身，開先趙嗣。
Entrusting oneself with the orphaned; truly only a friend unto death. Nurturing and soothing, raising him; like father, like mother. Secretly entrusted to Han; able to raise his successor. Exalted temple thereby presented; virtue expansive, recompense thick. Pouring the libation at Duke Yinglue position, 《Completion Peace》: establishing the orphan indeed difficult; dying also not easy. Righteousness lightening one body; opening first the Zhao succession.
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肅穆廟貌，烈有餘氣。 式旋嘉薦，昭哉祀事！ 啟佑公位酌獻，《成安》於皇時宋，永祚有基。 始繄覆護，扶而立之。 敢忘昭答，牲分酒釃。 靈其燕饗，益相本支。
Solemn temple appearance; fierce spirit still remaining. Pattern turning to fine offerings; how manifest the sacrificial affair! Pouring the libation at Duke Qiyou position, 《Completion Peace》: how glorious the time Song; eternal blessing has foundation. Beginning with covering protection; supporting and establishing it. Daring not forget bright response; victims divided, wine strained. May the spirit feast; further assisting the root branch.
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亞、終獻用《正安》幼々靈宇，神安且翔。 三哲鼎峙，中薦嘉觴。 凜若義氣，千載彌光。 猗其祐之，錫羨無疆。 送神，《凝安》
Second and final offerings use 《Upright Peace》: dark and deep the spirit hall; spirit peaceful and soaring. Three sages like tripod legs; middle presenting fine cups. Stern as righteous qi; a thousand ages ever radiant. How it protects; granted bounty without bound. Sending off the Spirit, 《Settling Peace》.
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禮樂雲備，畢觴爾神。 翊翊音送，義輿若聞。 駕言歸兮，靈斿結雲。 祚我千億，介福來臻。 司中司命五首迎神，《欣安》
Rites and music complete as clouds; finishing cups, your spirit. Assisting sound sent off; righteous chariot as if heard. Driving words of return; numinous pennants binding clouds. Blessing our billions; approaching blessing comes, arriving. Five hymns for the Director-in-the-Middle and Director of Fate, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》.
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冠峨峨兮，服章蕤蕤。 靈來下兮，進止委蛇。 我涓我壇，我潔我俎。 降輿卻旌，於茲享禦。 升降，《欽安》紳緌舒舒，佩環鏗鏗。 陟降上下，壇燎光明。
Cap lofty; robes and insignia luxuriant. Spirit comes down; advancing and halting winding and coiling. We purify our altar; we purify our trays. Lowering chariot, removing banners; here enjoying imperial service. Ascending and descending, 《Reverent Peace》: girdle pendant relaxed; girdle rings ringing clearly. Ascending and descending above and below; altar fire bright.
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有盥於罍，有帨於巾。 不吳不敖，庶以安神。 奠幣，《容安》我誠既潔，我豆既豐。 神來降期，有儼其容。 薦此嘉幣，肅肅雍雍。 何以侑之？ 於樂鼓鍾。
Washing in the jar; towel on the towel rack. Not boisterous, not proud; perhaps to pacify the spirit. Presenting silks, 《Graceful Peace》: our sincerity already pure; our stands already abundant. Spirit's coming descent timed; dignified is its bearing. Presenting this fine silk; solemn and harmonious. How to assist it? With music, drums and bells.
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酌獻，《雍安》酌茲旨酒，既盈且芬。 式用來歆，衎衎熏熏。 何以寧神？ 薦有嘉籩。 何以錫民？ 曰惟豐年。 送神，《欣安》
Pouring the libation, 《Harmonious Peace》: pour this fine wine; already full and fragrant. Thereby coming to savor; joyful, fragrant and warm. How to pacify the spirit? Presenting fine baskets. How to bestow upon the people? That is abundant years. Sending off the Spirit, 《Joyful Peace》.
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雲兮飄飄，風兮棱棱。 飆馭返空，杲日來升。 歸旆揚揚，眾樂鏘鏘。 我神式歡，惠我嘉祥。 五龍六首迎神，《禧安》
Clouds drifting; wind sharp. Whirling escort returning to empty space; bright sun coming to rise. Returning banners raised; assembled music ringing clearly. Our spirit thus rejoices; favoring us with fine auspiciousness. Five Dragons, six hymns, Welcoming the Spirit, 《Auspicious Peace》.
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神之智兮，躍漢潛幽。 欲豢擾兮，無董與劉。 陳金石兮，佐侑牢羞。 庶燕享兮，澤應民求。 升降，《雅安》靈之至兮，逸駕騰驤。 噓雲吸氣，承祀日光。
Spirit's wisdom, leaping through Han, hidden and deep. Wishing to tame and soothe, without Dong and Liu. Displaying metal and stone; assisting and supporting victims and delicacies. Perhaps feasting; grace responding to people's request. Ascending and descending, 《Elegant Peace》: spirit's arrival, resting carriage galloping and prancing. Exhaling clouds, inhaling qi; receiving sacrifice in sunlight.
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展詩鳴律，肅莊琳琅。 何以膺神？ 貺惠無疆。 奠幣，《文安》維靈德兮，變化不常。 沛天澤兮，周流八荒。 奠嘉幣兮，肅雍不忘。 永佑民兮，錫以豐穰。
Displaying odes, sounding pitch; solemn and splendid, clear and ringing. How to receive the spirit? Bestowed grace without bound. Presenting silks, 《Cultured Peace》: only numinous virtue; transformation not constant. Pouring heavenly grace; flowing through eight directions. Presenting fine silks; solemn, not forgetting. Forever protecting the people; granting abundant harvest.
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酌獻，《愷安》練吉日兮，進神之堂。 牲既陳兮，粢盛既香。 奠桂酒兮，容與嘉觴。 靈安留兮，錫我福祥。 亞、終獻，《嘉安》
Pouring the libation, 《Harmonious Peace》: selecting auspicious day; entering the spirit's hall. Victims already displayed; grain offerings already fragrant. Presenting cassia wine; leisurely with fine cups. Spirit peacefully remaining; granting us blessing and auspiciousness. Second and final offerings, 《Excellent Peace》.
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明明天子，禮文鹹秩。 矧神之功，橫被九域。 雲施稱民，物產滋殖。 嘉承惠和，罔有終極。 送神，《登安》靈之來下，以雨先驅。 靈之旋馭，五雲結車。
Bright Son of Heaven; ritual pattern all in order. The spirit's achievement extends across the nine domains. Clouds bestow grace upon the people; all things grow and multiply. We finely receive grace and harmony without end or limit. Sending off the Spirit, 《Ascending Peace》: as the spirit descends, rain goes before it. The spirit's turning carriage is bound by five clouds.
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操環應夏，發匣瑞虞。 真人在禦，來獻珍符。
The operating ring responds to summer; opening the casket brings auspicious Yu. The true person at the imperial seat comes to present the precious talisman.