King Wen Deified[1]
Great Heaven goes its way
Without cease and for aye.
O King Wen's virtue great
Will likewise circulate.
His virtue overflows
And in his descendants grows.
Whatever King Wen has done
Will profit his grandson.
[1] This hymn celebrating King Wen's virtue as comparable to that of Heaven was sung when King Cheng performed a sacrifice to his grandfather in 1110 B. C.
Great Heaven goes its way
Without cease and for aye.
O King Wen's virtue great
Will likewise circulate.
His virtue overflows
And in his descendants grows.
Whatever King Wen has done
Will profit his grandson.
[1] This hymn celebrating King Wen's virtue as comparable to that of Heaven was sung when King Cheng performed a sacrifice to his grandfather in 1110 B. C.
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