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I HAVE had my invitation to this world’s festival, and thus my life has been blessed. My eyes have seen and my ears have heard.

It was my part at this feast to play upon my instrument, and I have done all I could.

Now, I ask, has the time come at last when I may go in and see thy face and offer thee my silent salutation?

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我接到这世界节日的请柬，我的生命受了祝福。

我的眼睛看见了美丽的景象，我的耳朵也听见了醉人的音乐。

在这宴会中，我的任务是奏乐，我也尽力演奏了。

现在，我问：那时间终于来到了吗？

我可以进去瞻仰你的容颜，并献上我静默的献礼吗？