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  REJOICE IN GOD
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: We should rejoice in God's goodness and love, and respond to
His presence in our lives with joy and gratitude.

Topics: "Joy In God", "Divine Presence"
Scripture References: Psalm 100:2, Psalm 100:5, Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

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Mary Wilder Tileston, through the words of George Herbert and William
Bernard Ullathorne, emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the
goodness of the Lord. She encourages believers to seek and understand
God's love, which illuminates the path to Him. Tileston reminds the
congregation to find joy in the truth and light that God graciously
bestows upon His children, surpassing any earthly pleasures. By
recognizing the divine presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in
their lives, believers are called to rejoice always and bask in the
overflowing goodness of God.

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Serve the Lord with gladness. For the Lord is good; His mercy is
everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.

PSALMS 100:2,5

TEACH me Thy love to know;

That this new light which now I see,

May both the work and workman show

Then by a sunbeam I will climb to Thee.

GEORGE HERBERT

WHY should we not rejoice in the good things of God? If the day is pure
and serene, we enjoy its gladness. Why should we not rejoice in the
serene light of truth that shines from Heaven upon us? We find a joy in
the presence and cheerful greeting of our friends. Why should we not
look up to Heaven, whence so many pure and most loving faces look upon
us with divine affection, and with most tender desires to cheer and help
us? Having an almighty and most loving Father, in whom we live, and
move, and have our being, let us rejoice in Him. Having a most loving
Saviour, who has made Himself our brother, and feeds us with His life,
we ought surely to rejoice in Him. Having the Holy Spirit of God with
us, making us His temples, and pouring His love into our hearts, we
ought certainly to answer His love, and rejoice in His overflowing
goodness. "Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, Rejoice."

WILLIAM BERNARD ULLATHORNE

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