Chapter 16

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 feast¹ 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?
 
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，并献上我静默的敬礼吗？

1 feast   

n.盛宴，筵席，节日

参考例句：

• After the feast she spent a week dieting to salve her conscience.大吃了一顿之后，她花了一周时间节食以安慰自己。
• You shouldn't have troubled yourself to prepare such a feast!你不该准备这样丰盛的饭菜，这样太麻烦你了！