纂述家至今日称极盛矣，缃帙缥囊，鸿纤毕备。凡其美而传，传而久，莫不以适于用之为贵。若如养
生家言，意主颐性全真，粗之则却疾延年，使人人各得安其寿命，以返一世于隆古，宜为有用之尤者。顾
其书至今实少善本，绪言流传，若存若昧，论者未涉其涯，辄概屏为外道，以为山林独善之士或有取焉，而
不知为日用饮食间尽人可行。斯岂非纂录者犹有缺陷，而仁寿之化终当有待而兴者欤。不佞自庚寅秋祝
来京，次年为慈宁大庆，得与匝海胪欢，共根据日月之光，时则豫章徐鸣峰先生以补选铨曹同集，叙其始，则
与不佞尝并时典校，有寅僚之谊，过从加密。鸣峰盖今之有道而文者，平生著作等身，所刻诗法吏治二书行海
内，于学无所不通，而雅性渊冲，寓物而不留物，独于不佞情亲，其蕴致已可概见。尝为题其小照四幅，颜
以“齿德同增”四字，且约他年更续佳话。已而出所辑《寿世传真》一册见视，嘱为叙其首简。余既喜其成书
之意与鄙见适合，又嘉鸣峰真能以寿身者寿世，其言尤信而有征也。尝谓着书者意苟近名，往往猎取艰深，
示不可测，况如服食炼养家谈空说渺，象罔都迷，学人置而不视，河汉其言，诚无足怪。今视此编，于颐性全
真之道，却疾延年之方，莫不撷其菁华，导以 要，
明白简易，本末具该，不出布帛菽粟之谈，尽力日用行习之事。学人诚手一编，知所从来，将人不必仕与
隐，地不必喧与寂，随时随处尽可用功，进之可观九仞之成，退亦不失一溉之效，洵乎度世之津梁，卫生之
宝筏也。鸣峰在学校为贤师儒，在民社为良父母，今以需次暇晷不忘着述，一本其念切民物、善与人同之
愿，以助成我国家太和翔洽之休，将人游化宇，世尽春台，有不在兹者乎。爰不辞衰朽钝 ，欣然HT 笔而
为之序。
乾隆三十有六年辛卯岁嘉平月钦赐国子监司业香山老人年家旧寅弟王世芳拜撰时年一百一十三岁
编纂著述之家到了今天，可以说是达到了极盛时期。书箱和书囊（指书籍）众多，无论宏大还是细微的内容都完备无缺。凡是那些美好且能流传久远的事物，没有不是以切合实用为最珍贵的。
至于像养生家的言论，主旨在于保养性情、保全真元。粗浅地说，可以祛除疾病、延长寿命，使每个人都能安享天年，从而让一世之人回归到上古那种淳朴安宁的状态，这应该是最为有用的了。
但是，这类书籍至今确实缺少好的版本，前言绪论流传下来，若隐若现，模糊不清。评论的人没有深入探究其边际，就一概将其排斥为旁门左道，认为只有隐居山林、独善其身的人或许会采纳它，却不知道这是在日常饮食起居中人人都可以践行的道理。这难道不是编纂收录者还有缺陷，而仁厚长寿的教化终究有待于兴起吗？
我自从庚寅年秋天来到京城，次年正值慈宁宫大寿庆典，得以与四海之内的人们共同分享欢乐，一起沐浴在皇恩日月之光下。当时，豫章人徐鸣峰先生因为补选进入吏部铨曹一同聚会。叙说起始渊源，则是因为我曾与他同时担任校勘之职，有同僚的情谊，交往日益密切。
徐鸣峰先生是当今既有道德修养又有文采的人，平生著作等身，所刻印的诗法和吏治两本书行销海内外，对于学问无所不通，而且天性深沉冲淡，寄托于外物而不被外物所累，唯独对我情义深厚，他的蕴藉情趣已可概见。他曾经为我题写四幅小照，题名“齿德同增”四个字，并且约定将来再续写佳话。
不久之后，他拿出他所辑录的《寿世传真》一册给我看，嘱咐我为这本书作序写在卷首。我既高兴他的成书意图与我的见解相契合，又赞赏徐鸣峰先生真正能够用保养自身的方法来造福世人，书中的言论尤其真实可信且有证据。
我曾经说，著书的人如果意念接近求名，往往喜欢猎取艰深晦涩的内容，显示得不可测度，更何况像服食炼养家那样谈论空虚渺茫之事，让人如象罔般迷失方向，学习者放置不看，认为他们的言论如河汉般无边无际，这确实没有什么可奇怪的。
现在看这部书，对于保养性情、保全真元的道理，以及祛除疾病、延长寿命的方法，无不摘取其精华，引导以关键要点，明白简易，本末兼备，不超出布帛菽粟（指日常必需品）那样的平实谈话，致力于日常习行之事。学习者如果手捧这一编书，知道它的来龙去脉，那么无论人是出仕还是隐居，地方是喧闹还是寂静，随时随地都可以尽功用力。进而可以达到九仞之功的高深成就，退守也能不失灌溉之效的小益，这确实是渡世的津梁，卫生的宝筏啊。
徐鸣峰先生在学宫中是贤良的老师儒者，在民间社会中是良好的父母官。如今他在等待补缺的闲暇时光里不忘著述，完全本着他关切民生万物、善于与人共享的愿望，来帮助促成我们国家太和翔洽的美好局面。将使人们遨游在教化宇宙之中，世间尽是春台般的乐土，有不体现在这里的吗？
于是我不辞衰老朽钝，欣然提笔为之作序。
乾隆三十六年辛卯岁嘉平月，钦赐国子监司业、香山老人、年家旧寅弟王世芳拜撰，时年一百一十三岁。
The field of compilation and writing has reached its peak prosperity today. Libraries are filled with scrolls, covering both grand and minute details comprehensively. Whatever is beautiful and enduring is valued primarily for its practical utility.
As for the teachings of health preservation experts, their main intent is to nourish one's nature and preserve true vitality. On a basic level, they aim to dispel illness and prolong life, enabling everyone to enjoy their natural lifespan and return the world to the simplicity and peace of ancient times. Such teachings should be considered among the most useful.
However, good editions of such books are indeed scarce today. The introductory remarks have been passed down in a fragmented manner, appearing vague and obscure. Critics who have not delved deeply into these texts often dismiss them as heterodox paths, believing that only hermits seeking personal perfection might find value in them, failing to realize that these methods can be practiced by everyone in daily life and diet. Is this not because the compilers still have deficiencies, and the transformation towards benevolence and longevity awaits further development?
Since arriving in Beijing in the autumn of the Gengyin year, I participated in the grand celebration at Cining Palace the following year, sharing joy with people across the empire under the light of imperial grace. At that time, Mr. Xu Mengfeng from Yuzhang, having been selected for a position in the Ministry of Personnel, gathered with me. Our connection stemmed from our previous service together as editors, fostering a close colleague relationship that grew tighter over time.
Mr. Xu Mengfeng is a contemporary scholar of both virtue and literary talent. His body of work is substantial; his printed books on poetry and administration circulate widely throughout the country. He possesses extensive knowledge, yet maintains a profound and tranquil character, engaging with things without being attached to them. His deep affection for me reveals his generous spirit. He once inscribed four small portraits of me with the title "Teeth and Virtue Increase Together" and promised to continue our friendship in later years.
Soon after, he presented me with a volume he compiled titled *Shoushi Zhuanzhen* (Transmission of True Health Preservation for the World), requesting a preface. I was pleased that his intention to complete the book aligned with my own views, and I admired how Mr. Xu truly uses the method of preserving one's own life to benefit the world. His words are credible and well-founded.
I have often said that authors seeking fame tend to adopt obscure and difficult language to appear profound. This is especially true for those discussing alchemy and dietary cultivation, whose talk of emptiness and vastness confuses learners, leading them to ignore such works as meaningless chatter. It is no wonder.
In contrast, this compilation extracts the essence of nurturing nature and preserving vitality, and of dispelling illness and prolonging life. It guides readers through key points with clarity and simplicity, covering both fundamentals and details. Its content is as plain and essential as cloth and grain, focusing on matters of daily practice. For a learner holding this book, understanding its origins allows for effort regardless of whether one is in officialdom or seclusion, in noise or silence. Progressing, one may achieve great heights; retreating, one still gains small benefits. Indeed, it serves as a ferry for crossing the world and a precious raft for health preservation.
Mr. Xu, as an esteemed teacher in the academy and a benevolent official among the people, continues to write during his spare time while awaiting appointment. Driven by his concern for the people and desire to share goodness, he contributes to the harmonious prosperity of our nation. May all people roam within the universe of education, and may the world become like a spring terrace of joy. Does this not manifest here?
Thus, despite my old age and dullness, I happily take up my brush to write this preface.
Written in bowing respect by Wang Shifang, former student and junior colleague of the Xiangshan Elder, Imperial Appointed Vice Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy, in the first month of Xinmao, the 36th year of Qianlong, aged 113.