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Mary Wilder Tileston

Mary Wilder Tileston

Very little is known about the author of Joy and Strength, Mary Wilder (Foote) Tileston (1843-1934), except her love of spiritual literature. Although she lived in the 19th century, her devotional selections capture biblical truths and values that will always endure. Joy and Strength is a compilation of thoughts and writings from giants of the faith including St. Augustine, Thomas a Kempis, Frederick William Faber and hundred of others. A previous book compiled by Tileston, Daily Strength for Daily Needs, shares the same love of literature and insight presented in Joy and Strength.
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Mary Wilder Tileston

The Strongest Power

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on ser.pents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. --LUKE 10:19 SHED down on me Thy mighty power, To strengthen for each coming hour; And then, through flood, through fire and sword, I'll follow Thee, my Lo... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

The Test of Love

Thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, to walk in His ways. DEUTERONOMY 8:6 And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. LUKE 17:14 GOD calls us to duty, and the only right answer is obedience. If it can be glad and willing and loving obedience, happy are we; but, in a... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

The Transfiguration

And was transfigured before them: and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white as the light. --MATTHEW 17:2 Master, it is good for us to be here. --MARK 9:5 MASTER, it is good to be Entranced, enwrapt, alone with Thee; Watching the glistering raiment glow, Whiter than Hermon's whites... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Those Who Have Gone Before

Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple; and He that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. REVELATION 7:15 So many worlds, so much to do, So little done, such things to be, How know I what had need of thee, For thou wert strong as thou wert true... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Thoughts That Disturb

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, Thy comforts delight my soul. PSALMS 94:19 OH, listen then, Most Pitifull To Thy poor creature's heart; It blesses Thee that Thou art God, That Thou art what Thou art! FREDERICK W. FABER WHAT the particular thoughts or temptations are that disquiet you, I k... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Thy Burden

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. PSALMS 55:22 To Thee I bring my care, The care I cannot flee; Thou wilt not only share, But bear it all for me. O loving Saviour, now to Thee I bring the load that wearies me. FRANCES R. HAVERG... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Thy Will Be Done

O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me except I drink it, Thy will be done. --MATTHEW 26:42 To do or not to do,--to have, Or not to have I leave to Thee; To be or not to be, I leave,-- Thy only will be done to me: All my requests are lost in one, Father, Thy only will be done! --C. WESLE... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required

Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required. LUKE 12:48 GOD is ever seeking an entrance, and the avenue to the heart is closed against Him; He enters in, and is rudely thronged, or jostled, or civilly put off, or promised an audience at a more convenient season, if He is not, by dea... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Too Busy for Others

Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. MARK 10:49 --As we meet and touch, each day, The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious, helpful ministry; The contact of the soil and seed, Each giving to the other's need, Each helping on the other's best, And bless... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Toward Christ and Away From Sin

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. ROMANS 8:37 LORD, in this awful fight with Sin I would not just prevail; Against each lust so strong within I would not almost fail. Full, gladsome, glorious victory Should crown the Holy War; Lord! I would triumph well-... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Training Below For Service Above, Part 1

So shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:17 They shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy. REVELATION 3:4 WE are taught to believe of the Blessed, that they "serve Him day and night in His temple," that "His servants shall serve Him." And this must be with powers and endowments d... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Training Below For Service Above, Part 2

The throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and His servants shall serve Him; and they shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads. REVELATION 12:3,4 AND doubtless unto thee is given A life that bears immortal fruit In such great offices as suit The full-grown energies of heav... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Trials not Evils

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. --LUKE 12:21 IT seems as if God gathered into His storehouse, from each of our lives, fruit in which He delights. And the daily cross-bearings and self-denials, the bright word spoken when head and heart are weary, the meek en... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Tribulation With Joy

And He said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. LUKE 9:23 WE pray Thee, grant us strength to take Our daily cross, whate'er it be, And gladly for Thine own dear sake In paths of pain to follow Thee. W. W. HOW THE more you acce... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Trust is the Answer

Who is among you that walketh in darkness and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. ISAIAH 1:10 THE heart that yet can hope and trust, And cry to Thee, though from the dust, Is all unconquered still. PAUL GERHARDT PRESS this upon thy soul, for there is not such... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Trust the Creator

I have made the earth, and created man upon it; I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways. ISAIAH 45:12,13 HE who suns and worlds upholdeth Lends us His upholding hand; He the ages who ... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Trusting in God

The God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Blessed be God. --PSALMS 68:35 I WILL meet distress and pain, I will greet e'en Death's dark reign, I will lay me in the grave With a heart still glad and brave; Whom the Strongest doth defend, Whom the Highest counts His friend... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Turn Trials to Opportunity

Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. --2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 ONLY be still, and wait His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure, And all-discerning love hath sent; Nor doubt our inm... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Turn Your Eyes

Thou art my hiding-place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. PSALMS 32:7 FEAREST sometimes that thy Father Hath forgot? When the clouds around thee gather, Doubt Him not. Always hath the daylight broken,-- Always hath He comfort spoken,-- Bett... Read More
Mary Wilder Tileston

Turn Your Eyes Out

Put on therefore, a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye. COLOSSIANS 3:12,13 (R. V.) THE discord is within, which jars So sadly in life'... Read More

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