Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.

音乐能在每日生活中洗涤我们的心灵。

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly . . . with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Colossians 3:16

你们要让基督的信息丰丰富富地长住在你们心里。……用诗篇、圣诗、灵歌……颂赞上帝。-歌罗西书3章16节， 现中修订版

The Sound of Music, one of the most successful musical films ever produced, was released as a motion picture in 1965. It won many accolades, including five Academy Awards, as it captured the hearts and voices of people around the world. More than half a century later, people still attend special showings of the film where viewers come dressed as their favorite character and sing along during the performance.

在1965年推出的电影《真善美》，是历年来最成功的音乐影片之一。该片赢得许多奖项，包括五座奥斯卡金像奖。由于电影深入人心，片中歌曲极易朗朗上口，即使超过半世纪之久，仍吸引许多观众参加这部电影的特映会。他们会装扮成剧中自己最喜欢的角色，并随着表演者唱电影的插曲。

 Music is deeply rooted in our souls. And for followers of Jesus, it is a powerful means of encouraging each other along the journey of faith. Paul urged the believers in Colossae, “Let Christ’s teaching live in your hearts, making you rich in the true wisdom. Teach and help one another along the right road with your psalms and hymns and Christian songs, singing God’s praises with joyful hearts” (Col. 3:16 Phillips).

音乐深植于我们的心灵之中。对耶稣的跟随者来说，音乐更是他们在信仰旅程中，一个彼此激励的有效方式。保罗教导歌罗西教会的信徒「你们要让基督的信息丰丰富富地长住在你们心里。要用各样的智慧互相教导、规劝，用诗篇、圣诗、灵歌从心底发出感谢的声音来颂赞上帝」（歌罗西书3章16节，现中修订版）。

Singing together to the Lord embeds the message of His love in our minds and souls. It is a powerful ministry of teaching and encouragement that we share together. Whether our hearts cry out, “Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Ps. 51:10), or joyfully shout, “And he will reign forever and ever” (Rev. 11:15), the power of music that exalts God lifts our spirits and grants us peace.

我们一起歌颂主，便能将祂爱的信息深植于心。在吟唱诗歌的过程中，我们得着教导、彼此鼓励。无论是我们的心呐喊「上帝啊，求祢为我造清洁的心」（诗篇51篇10节） ，或喜乐地高声颂扬「祂要作王，直到永永远远」（启示录11章15节） ，这些颂扬上帝的音乐都能使我们得着激励，心得平安。

Let us sing to the Lord today.

今天就让我们一起歌颂上帝！

Thank You, Lord, for Your gift of music. We sing Your praise together and learn more of Your love and power.

主啊，谢谢祢将音乐赐给我们。

我们要一起歌颂赞美祢，更明白祢的爱与力量。