tranquilly (carried on the work), (Till) that rugged (mount) Khi Had
level roads leading to it. May their descendants ever preserve it!


ODE 6. THE HAO THIEN YU KHANG MING.


APPROPRIATE TO A SACRIFICE TO KING KHANG.

Khang was the honorary title of Sung, the son and successor of king Wu,
B.C. 1115 to 1079.

Heaven made its determinate appointment, which our two sovereigns
received[2]. King Khang did not dare to rest idly in it, But night and
day enlarged

[1. Meaning mount Khi.

2. Wan and Wu.]

its foundations by his deep and silent virtue. How did he continue and
glorify (his heritage), Exerting all his heart, And so securing its
tranquillity!


ODE 7. THE WU KIANG.


APPROPRIATE TO A SACRIFICE TO KING WAN, ASSOCIATED WITH
HEAVEN, IN THE HALL OF AUDIENCE.