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Prayers of Faith
信心的祈禱
By President Henry B. Eyring
亨利·艾寧會長
Second Counselor in the First Presidency
總會會長團第二諮理
As we pray in faith, we become a vital part in the Lord’s work as He prepares the world for His Second Coming.
我們只要憑著信心祈禱，就會在主準備世人迎接祂的第二次來臨時，成為祂事工中極為重要的角色。

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1Prayers of Faith

1信心的祈禱

2By President Henry B. Eyring

2亨利·艾寧會長

3Second Counselor in the First Presidency

3總會會長團第二諮理

4As we pray in faith, we become a vital part in the Lord’s work as He prepares the world for His Second Coming.

4我們只要憑著信心祈禱，就會在主準備世人迎接祂的第二次來臨時，成為祂事工中極為重要的角色。

5The prayer of Elder Maynes at the beginning of this first session of general conference is being answered.

5梅恩長老在這個總會大會第一個場次，所作的開會祈禱，得到了回答。

6Inspiration has come to us through wonderful messages and beautiful music.

6靈感已經透過美好的信息和優美的音樂，臨到了我們。

7The promise of President Russell M. Nelson that this conference will be memorable is already beginning to be fulfilled.

7羅素·納爾遜會長應許，本次大會將是值得紀念的，這應許已經開始實現。

8President Nelson has designated this year as “a bicentennial period commemorating 200 years since God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph Smith in a vision.”

8納爾遜會長已指定今年，是「紀念父神和祂的愛子耶穌基督在異象中向約瑟·斯密顯現的200週年」。

9President Nelson invited us to make a personal plan to prepare ourselves for this historic conference, which commemoration he said would be “a hinge point in the history of the Church, and your part is vital.”

9納爾遜會長邀請我們訂立個人計畫，來準備自己參與這深具歷史意義的大會；他說這次的紀念，將是「教會歷史上的關鍵時刻，而你的角色極為重要」。

10Like me, perhaps you heard his message and asked yourself, “In what way is my part vital?”

10各位或許像我一樣，在聽到他的信息時自問：「我的角色在哪方面極為重要？」

11Perhaps you read and prayed about the events of the Restoration.

11或許你讀了復興的事件，並為之作了祈禱；

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12Perhaps, more than ever before, you read the accounts of those few times when God the Father introduced His Beloved Son.

12或許你比以往更認真地閱讀，父神介紹祂愛子的那些少數時刻的紀事；

13Perhaps you read of the instances when the Savior spoke to the children of our Heavenly Father.

13或許你讀到了救主對我們天父的兒女說話的一些事蹟。

14I know I did all of those things and more.

14我知道我自己就做了這一切，以及其他的事。

15I found references in my reading to the priesthood of God and the opening of dispensations.

15我在研讀之中，找到與神的聖職和各福音期開啟的相關參考資料。

16I was humbled as I realized that my preparation for this conference was a hinge point in my personal history.

16當我開始了解到，我為這次大會所作的準備，正是我個人歷史上的關鍵時刻時，我感到謙卑。

17I felt changes in my heart.

17我感受到內心的變化；

18I felt new gratitude.

18感受到一份新的感激；

19I felt filled with joy at the prospect of being invited to participate in this celebration of the ongoing Restoration.

19對於能受邀參與這場慶祝福音持續復興的活動，我感到滿心喜悅。

20I imagine that others are feeling, because of careful preparation, more joyful, more optimistic, and more determined to serve in any capacity needed by the Lord.

20我想像其他人因為各自審慎的準備，而感覺更快樂、更樂觀，且更有決心在主所需要的任何職務上服務。

21The transcendent events we honor were the beginning of the prophesied last dispensation, in which the Lord is preparing His Church and His people, those who bear His name, to receive Him.

21我們所尊崇的這些超凡的事件，是預言中的最後福音期的開端；主在這福音期正準備祂的教會和人民——那些承受祂名的人——來迎接祂。

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22As part of our preparation for His coming, He will lift each of us so we may rise to spiritual challenges and opportunities unlike any seen in the history of this world.

22為了迎接祂的來臨，其中一個準備的環節，是祂將提升我們每一個人，好使我們有能力，面對這世界歷史上前所未見的靈性挑戰和機會。

23In September 1840, the Prophet Joseph Smith and his counselors in the First Presidency declared the following:

231840年9月，先知約瑟·斯密和他在總會會長團的諮理們，發出以下的宣告：

24“The work of the Lord in these last days, is one of vast magnitude and almost beyond the comprehension of mortals.

24「主在這末世的工作是一項非常重大的事工而且幾乎不是世人所能理解的；

25Its glories are past description, and its grandeur unsurpassable.

25其榮耀無法形容，其偉大難以超越。

26It is the theme which has animated the bosom of prophets and righteous men from the creation of the world down through every succeeding generation to the present time;

26自世界創造以來，歷經各世代到今天，一直鼓舞著眾先知和義人胸懷的就是這主題；

27and it is truly the dispensation of the fullness of times, when all things which are in Christ Jesus, whether in heaven or on the earth, shall be gathered together in Him,

27這就是真正圓滿時代的福音期，所有屬於耶穌基督的萬物，不論在天上或在地上，都將聚集重歸於祂；

28and when all things shall be restored, as spoken of by all the holy prophets since the world began;

28萬物將復興，正如自創世以來所有聖先知曾說的；

29for in it will take place the glorious fulfilment of the promises made to the fathers, while the manifestations of the power of the Most High will be great, glorious, and sublime.”

29因為主對我們祖先期們所作的榮耀應許將在此福音應驗，而至高者的力量也將偉大、榮耀、非凡地展現。」

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30They went on to say:

30他們繼續說：

31“We feel disposed to go forward and unite our energies for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and establishing the Priesthood in their fullness and glory.

31「……我們覺得大家應該向前邁進，群策群力來建立國度，讓聖職在其圓滿和榮耀中建立。

32The work which has to be accomplished in the last days is one of vast importance,

32要在末世成就的這項事工極其重要，

33and will call into action the energy, skill, talent, and ability of the Saints, so that it may roll forth with that glory and majesty described by the prophet [Daniel] [see Daniel 2:34–35, 44–45];

33需要聖徒運用心力、技能、才幹和能力，好使它能如先知〔但以理〕所形容的，帶著榮耀和尊貴向前推進〔見但以理書2：34-35，44-45〕；

34and will consequently require the concentration of the Saints, to accomplish works of such magnitude and grandeur.”

34因此，需要聖徒同心協力來成就如此重要而偉大的事工。」

35Many of the specifics of what we will do and when we will do it in the unfolding Restoration are not yet revealed.

35我們在萬事陸續復興之中將做哪些事，以及何時要做，其中還有許多細節尚未被顯示出來。

36Yet the First Presidency even in those early days knew some of the breadth and depth of the work the Lord has set before us.

36然而即使是早期的總會會長團，也知道主擺在我們前頭的某些事工，有多廣闊、多深厚。

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37Here are a few examples of what we do know will take place:

37以下列舉幾個我們確實知道將發生的事情：

38Through His Saints, the Lord will offer the gift of His gospel “to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”

38主會透過聖徒，將祂福音的恩賜給予「各國、各族、各方、各民」。

39Technology and miracles will continue to play a part—as will individual “fishers of men” who minister with power and increasing faith.

39科技和奇蹟會繼續扮演某種角色——每個「得人如得魚」的個人也將帶著能力和加增的信心去施助。

40We as a people will become more united amid increasing conflict.

40我們大家在日益增多的衝突中，將變得更加合一。

41We will be gathered in the spiritual strength of groups and families filled with gospel light.

41我們將在充滿福音之光的團體和家庭，以及他們的靈性力量之中，聚集起來。

42Even an unbelieving world will recognize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and realize the power of God upon it.

42即使是沒有信仰的世人，也將承認耶穌基督後期聖徒教會，並了解神在其上的大能。

43Faithful and brave disciples will fearlessly, humbly, and openly take upon them the name of Christ in their everyday lives.

43忠信又勇敢的門徒會每天在生活中，無懼、謙卑且公開地承受基督的名。

44How, then, can each of us participate in this work of such magnitude and grandeur?

44那麼，我們每個人要如何，才能參與這項如此重要而偉大的事工呢？

45President Nelson has taught us how to grow in spiritual power.

45納爾遜會長曾教導我們如何讓靈性力量獲得成長：

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46When we take repentance as a joyful opportunity because of our growing faith that Jesus is the Christ, when we understand and believe that Heavenly Father hears our every prayer, when we strive to obey and live the commandments, we grow in our power to receive continuing revelation.

46當我們對耶穌是基督這件事越來越有信心，而把悔改視為令人喜悅的機會時；當我們了解並相信天父垂聽我們的每一個祈禱時；當我們努力服從並遵行誡命時，就會更有力量去接受持續來到的啟示。

47The Holy Ghost can be our constant companion.

47聖靈會成為我們經常的伴侶；

48A feeling of light will stay with us even as the world around us becomes darker.

48即使周遭的世界變得更黑暗，光明的感覺仍會與我們同在。

49Joseph Smith is an example of how to grow in such spiritual power.

49約瑟·斯密是這種靈性力量如何增強的榜樣。

50He showed us that the prayer of faith is the key to revelation from God.

50他向我們展現，信心的祈禱是獲得神的啟示的關鍵。

51He prayed in faith, believing that God the Father would answer his prayer.

51他憑著信心祈禱，相信父神會回答他的禱告。

52He prayed in faith, believing that only through Jesus Christ could he be freed from the guilt he felt for his sins.

52他憑著信心祈禱，相信唯有透過耶穌基督，才得以擺脫為罪而感受到的愧疚感。

53And he prayed in faith, believing that he needed to find the true Church of Jesus Christ to gain that forgiveness.

53他憑著信心祈禱，相信他需要找到耶穌基督的真實教會，才能獲得那樣的寬恕。

54Throughout his prophetic ministry, Joseph Smith used prayers of faith to obtain continuous revelation.

54約瑟·斯密在擔任先知的期間，都運用信心的祈禱，來獲得不間斷的啟示。

55As we face today’s challenges and those yet to come, we too will need to practice the same pattern.

55我們在面對今日與未來的挑戰時，也會需要去實行相同的模式。

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56President Brigham Young said, “I do not know any other way for the Latter-day Saints than for every breath to be virtually a prayer for God to guide and direct his people.”

56百翰·楊會長曾說：「我不知道對後期聖徒而言，除了每口氣都幾乎用來祈求神引領和指導其人民之外，還有什麼其他的方式。」

57These words from the sacrament prayer should then describe our daily life: “Always remember him.” “Him” refers to Jesus Christ.

57聖餐祈禱文中「一直記得祂」這幾個字，應該成為我們日常生活的寫照。「祂」指的是耶穌基督；

58The next words, “and keep his commandments,” suggest what it means for us to remember Him.

58接下來的字詞「並遵守祂……的誡命」，說明了記得祂，對我們有什麼意義。

59As we remember Jesus Christ always, we might ask in silent prayer, “What would He have me do?”

59我們一直記得耶穌基督時，可能會在靜默的祈禱中求問：「祂要我做什麼？」

60Such prayer, offered in faith in Jesus Christ, ushered in this last dispensation.

60這樣的祈禱，憑著對耶穌基督的信心而獻上的祈禱，迎來這個最後的福音期，

61And it will be at the heart of the part each of us will play in its continuing unfolding.

61在福音期持續開展的過程中，這個將是我們每個人所扮演的角色中，最重要的部分。

62I have found, as you have, wonderful examples of such prayer.

62我像各位一樣，已經找到這種祈禱的美好榜樣。

63First is Joseph Smith.

63第一位是約瑟·斯密。

64He asked in childlike faith what the Lord would have him do.

64他憑著孩子般的信心，求問主要他做什麼；

65His answer changed the history of the world.

65他的答案改變了這個世界的歷史。

66To me, an important lesson comes from Joseph’s response to Satan’s assault as Joseph knelt to pray.

66約瑟跪下來祈禱，以及他回應撒但攻擊的方式，對我而言是一個重要的教訓。

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67I know from experience that Satan and his servants try to make us feel that we must not pray.

67我從經驗得知，撒但和他的僕人努力要我們覺得千萬不要祈禱。

68When Joseph Smith exerted all his powers to call upon God to deliver him from the power that tried to bind him, his prayer for relief was answered and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared.

68當約瑟·斯密用盡全力，呼求神把他從試圖綑住他的力量中救出來時，他求助的祈禱得到了回答，天父和耶穌基督也顯現了。

69Satan’s attempt to thwart the beginning of the Restoration was so severe because Joseph’s prayer was so important.

69撒但之所以如此激烈地嘗試阻撓復興的開端，是因為約瑟的祈禱是如此的重要。

70You and I will have smaller parts to play in the ongoing Restoration.

70你我在這持續不斷的復興中，扮演的角色比較小，

71Yet the enemy of the Restoration will try to stop us from praying.

71然而復興的敵人，仍將試圖阻撓我們作祈禱。

72The example of Joseph’s faith and his determination can strengthen us in our resolve.

72約瑟的信心和決心的榜樣，可以加強我們的決心；

73This is one of many reasons why my prayers include thanks to Heavenly Father for the Prophet Joseph.

73這是我在祈禱中，感謝天父賜給我們先知約瑟的許多原因之一。

74Enos in the Book of Mormon is another model for my prayer of faith as I try to play my part in the continuing Restoration.

74我在持續的復興中想努力扮演好自己的角色時，摩爾門經中的以挪士，是我信心的祈禱的另一個典範。

75Whatever your part will be, you could take him as a personal mentor.

75不論你的角色為何，都可以將他當作個人的良師。

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76Like Joseph, Enos prayed in faith.

76像約瑟一樣，以挪士憑著信心祈禱。

77He described his experience this way:

77他這樣描述自己的經驗：

78“And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul;

78「我的靈魂飢餓；我跪在造物主前，用熱烈的禱告與祈求為我的靈魂向祂呼求；

79and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.

79我整天向祂呼求，夜幕低垂時，我仍提高聲音，使之上達天庭。

80“And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.

80「有個聲音臨到我說：以挪士，你的罪得赦了，你必蒙福。

81“And I, Enos, knew that God could not lie; wherefore, my guilt was swept away.

81「我，以挪士，知道神不會說謊，所以，我的罪已抹掉了。

82“And I said: Lord, how is it done?

82「我說：主啊，這是怎麼做成的？

83“And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen.

83「祂對我說：因為你對那未聞其聲、未見其面的基督有信心。

84And many years pass away before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.”

84再過許多年，祂就要以肉身顯現；因此，去吧，你的信心使你潔淨了。」

85The lesson that has blessed me is in these words: “Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen.”

85我因為下面這幾個字的教導，不斷蒙受祝福：「因為你對那未聞其聲、未見其面的基督有信心。」

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86Joseph had faith in Christ to go into the grove and also to pray for release from the powers of Satan.

86約瑟懷著對基督的信心走進樹林，並且祈求從撒但的力量中獲得解救。

87He had not yet seen the Father and the Son, but he prayed in faith with all the energy of his heart.

87他尚未見過父與子，卻憑著信心，全心全力地祈禱。

88The experience of Enos has taught me the same precious lesson.

88以挪士的經驗教導我同樣寶貴的教訓。

89When I pray with faith, I have the Savior as my advocate with the Father and I can feel that my prayer reaches heaven.

89憑著信心祈禱時，有救主作為我在父面前的中保，我可以感覺到我的祈禱上達天庭；

90Answers come.

90我得到答案，

91Blessings are received.

91也獲得祝福。

92There is peace and joy even in hard times.

92即使在艱困的時期，依然有平安和喜樂。

93I remember when, as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, I knelt in prayer with Elder David B. Haight.

93我記得當我還是十二使徒定額組最新的成員時，曾與大衛·海長老一起跪下來祈禱。

94He was about the age I am now, with challenges I now experience myself.

94他大概在我現在這個年紀，面對著我自己現在經歷的挑戰。

95I remember his voice as he prayed.

95我記得他祈禱時的聲音，

96I didn’t open my eyes to look, but it sounded to me as if he was smiling.

96我沒有睜開眼睛去看，但聽起來彷彿他在微笑。

97He spoke with Heavenly Father with joy in his voice.

97他用充滿喜樂的聲音跟天父說話。

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98I can hear in my mind his happiness when he said, “In the name of Jesus Christ.”

98當他說「奉耶穌基督的名」時，我可以在心中聽見他的快樂。

99It sounded to me as if Elder Haight felt the Savior was affirming at that moment the message he had prayed to the Father.

99在我聽來，海長老彷彿感覺到救主在那時刻，正在證實他對天父祈禱的信息；

100And I was sure it would be received with a smile.

100而我確信那訊息肯定是笑著被接受的。

101Our ability to make our vital contribution to the wonderful continuing Restoration will increase as we grow in our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior and our Heavenly Father as our loving Father.

101當我們對耶穌基督是我們的救主，天父是我們慈愛的父親更有信心時，就會更有能力，去為這美好且持續進行的復興，作出極為重要的貢獻。

102As we pray in faith, we become a vital part in the Lord’s work as He prepares the world for His Second Coming.

102我們只要憑著信心祈禱，就會在主準備世人迎接祂的第二次來臨時，成為祂事工中極為重要的角色。

103I pray that we all may find joy in doing the work He invites each of us to perform.

103我祈求，當從事主邀請我們每個人都去進行的事工時，我們都能找到喜樂。

104I testify that Jesus Christ lives.

104我見證耶穌基督活著，

105This is His Church and kingdom on earth.

105這是祂的教會和祂在地上的國度。

106Joseph Smith is the prophet of the Restoration.

106約瑟·斯密是復興福音的先知。

107President Russell M. Nelson is the Lord’s prophet on the earth today.

107羅素·納爾遜會長是主今日在世上的先知，

108He holds all the keys of the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

108他持有耶穌基督後期聖徒教會中所有的聖職權鑰。

109In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

109奉耶穌基督的名，阿們。■

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