X. Lai
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The Book of Poetry, tr. by James Legge, [1876], at sacred-texts.com
p. 461
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The Lai; narrative. The praise of King Wên.
King Wên with earnest purpose toiled,
And nothing left undone.
’Tis right his sons should now be styled
Lords of the realm he won.
And nothing left undone.
’Tis right his sons should now be styled
Lords of the realm he won.
Abroad his virtue we will spread;
Him in our hearts we'll shrine;
Our aim that peace establishèd
May last while lasts our line.
Through him it was there came to Chou
Heaven's favor and decree.
Him in our breasts we cherish now;
Our pattern shall he be.
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