《明史·列传·卷四十一》
成祖即位后，命他代理礼部事务。宋礼以敏捷干练被升为礼部侍郎。
成祖即位，命署礼部事，以敏练擢礼部侍郎。
After Emperor Chengzu ascended the throne, he ordered him to act as official of the Ministry of Ritual. Song Li was promoted to Ministerial Councillor of the Ministry of Ritual for his quick wit and efficiency.