WHEN I SAY, “I AM A CHRISTIAN”
当我说“我是一个基督徒”

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not shouting, “I’ve been saved!”
I’m whispering, “I get lost! That’s why I chose this way”
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是在说“我已得救”。
我是在低语“我曾迷途,因此我才选择这条道路”

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I don’t speak with human pride
I’m confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是自我夸耀;
我是在承认自己屡次跌倒,需要神的引导。

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not trying to be strong
I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是想要故作强壮;
我是在坦白自己的软弱,并祈祷有力量继续前往。

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not bragging of success
I’m admitting that I’ve failed and cannot ever pay the debt
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是吹嘘自己的成功;
我是在承认自己的失败,也从未还清我的债。

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I don’t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是说自己无所不知;
我只是愿意把自己的迷惑告诉神,寻求他的教训。

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I’m worth it
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是宣告自己完美无缺;
我知道自己满身缺陷,但神依然对我不离不弃。

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我仍然感到刺骨的疼痛;
我的心仍在刺痛,所以我寻求他的名。

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I do not wish to judge
I have no authority–I only know I’m loved
当我说“我是一个基督徒”,我不是期待去审判别人;
对此我毫无权柄,我只知自己全然被爱。

Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer