John Flavel’s A Token for Mourners is a deeply pastoral and scripturally rich treatise on the subject of grief and Christian sorrow.
约翰·弗雷维尔（John Flavel）所著的《哀悼者的凭据》（A Token for Mourners）是一部关于悲伤和基督徒忧愁的深具牧养性且圣经根基丰富的论文。
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In this work, Flavel, a 17th-century Puritan minister, speaks to those who are weighed down by the burden of loss, particularly the loss of a child, drawing wisdom from Christ’s own words in Luke 7:13: “Weep not.”
在这部作品中，17世纪的清教徒牧师弗雷维尔向那些被丧失重担压垮的人，特别是那些失去孩子的人说话，从基督在路加福音7:13的话语中汲取智慧：”不要哭泣。”
What makes this book compelling is Flavel’s ability to balance a realistic acknowledgment of human sorrow with a powerful call to faith and submission to God’s providence.
这本书之所以引人入胜，是因为弗雷维尔能够平衡地承认人类的悲伤，同时有力地呼吁信心和顺服神的护理。
He does not dismiss grief—far from it—but he seeks to place it within the bounds of Christian duty and hope.
他并不否认悲伤——远非如此——而是试图将其置于基督徒义务和盼望的界限之内。
He argues that excessive sorrow can lead to bitterness and rebellion against God, while godly sorrow, rightly ordered, can draw a believer closer to Christ.
他论述过度的悲伤可能导致苦毒和对神的悖逆，而合宜秩序的敬虔忧伤则可以使信徒更亲近基督。
Flavel draws from his own personal experiences of loss, making this work especially heartfelt and intimate.
弗雷维尔从自己个人的丧失经历中汲取灵感，使这部作品尤为真挚而亲切。
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its use of Scripture.
这本书最大的优势之一是其对圣经的运用。
Flavel weaves biblical narratives and doctrinal truths throughout, ensuring that his counsel is not merely human wisdom, but divine comfort.
弗雷维尔将圣经叙事和教义真理贯穿全书，确保他的劝勉不仅仅是人的智慧，而是神的安慰。
He directly addresses common objections of the grieving, offering pointed and compassionate correctives to those who struggle under the weight of loss.
他直接回应悲伤者常见的异议，向那些在丧失重担下挣扎的人提供尖锐而富有同情心的纠正。
His arguments are laced with tender exhortations, urging believers to find solace in God’s sovereignty and Christ’s sufficiency.
他的论证中充满温柔的劝勉，敦促信徒在神的主权和基督的充足中寻求慰藉。
Another aspect that will draw readers in is the book’s practical nature.
另一个吸引读者的方面是本书的实用性。
Flavel does not only diagnose the problem of grief but also prescribes remedies—offering specific rules and spiritual disciplines to help the mourner navigate sorrow with faith.
弗雷维尔不仅诊断悲伤的问题，还开出了药方——提供具体的规则和属灵操练，帮助哀悼者以信心度过悲伤。
He encourages the afflicted to reflect on the goodness of God, to pour their grief into prayer, and to rest in the knowledge that Christ Himself was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.
他鼓励受苦的人思考神的良善，将他们的悲伤倾注于祷告中，并安息在基督自己也是忧患之子，熟悉忧愁的知识中。
This book is a must-read for any believer facing sorrow, as well as for pastors and counselors seeking to minister to the brokenhearted.
这本书对任何面临悲伤的信徒，以及寻求服侍伤心之人的牧师和辅导员来说都是必读之作。
Flavel’s compassionate yet firm guidance provides a timeless answer to one of life’s most difficult realities.
弗雷维尔富有同情心却坚定的指导为生命中最艰难的现实之一提供了永恒的答案。
With its rich biblical foundation and warm pastoral care, A Token for Mourners remains one of the best works on Christian grieving, offering a beacon of hope in the valley of the shadow of death.
凭借其丰富的圣经基础和温暖的牧养关怀，《哀悼者的凭据》仍然是关于基督徒悲伤的最佳著作之一，在死荫的幽谷中提供希望的明灯。
Table of Contents
目录
The Epistle Dedicatory
献辞
“Weep not.” – Luke 7:13.
“不要哭泣。” – 路加福音7:13
Considerations
考量
Pleads
辩解
Rules
规则