Triumph Over Midian (A. L. O. E.)

Triumph Over Midian

Charlotte Maria Tucker (1821 – 1893) was a prolific writer and poet for children and adults, who preferred to write under the pseudonym A. L. O. E. (a Lady of England).

This is the 4th and final book in the Heroes of Faith Series. The characters familiar to that series engage in spiritual warfare – in this case, struggles of heart that trample down our joy in the Lord: Disappointment, Discontentment, Dissension, and Distrust. While these are formidable foes, they can and shall be conquered in Christ.

Through faith the heroes old were made strong; they were valiant in executing their mission to triumph over the fierce force of the Midianites. As Gideon conquered, so through the power of God Almighty, we too also shall. A welcome new addition to the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series, from the author fondly known as “A Lady of England” (A. L. O. E.).

“While the Heroes of Faith Series might be my favorite Lamplighter publications, I think Triumph Over Midian might be my favorite in that series!” — Mark Hamby

Character themes in this story: heroism and selfishness.

Triumph Over Midian was written originally in 1867.

Reader Review

“I would recommend reading this as a family, or youth group, great discussion, and an awesome story to go with it! I love watching the main character as she draws closer to Christ , it’s so lovely.”  — Diane Yoder of Dundee, Ohio

Table of Contents

1. The Return
2. Broken Bubbles
3. Midianites in Possession
4. The Little Maid
5. The Death-Bed Message
6. Faith in the Promise
7. A Sermon by the Fireside
8. The Sister’s Visit
9. Faith in Obedience
10. Opening the Casket
11. Tidings
12. Faith in Trial
13. A Promise
14. Suspicious
15. Evil Tongues
16. Faith Confirmed
17. Disclosure
18. Mercy and Self-Denial
19. Refreshment
20. Faith Victorious
21. Bondage
22. The Night
23. A Sister’s View
24. A Triumph
25. Faith Crowned
26. Conclusion

About the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series

Lamplighter stories are much more than good and wholesome reading for the family.  The inspiring role models found in Lamplighter books show a child that outward compliance alone will not carry a child through the stresses and disappointments soon to be faced in adolescence and adulthood, nor are they a substitute for faith in Christ.  As we learn of perseverance, courage, loyalty, humility, these are qualities to emulate and pursue, but as children read in stories of others like them trying their best and falling short, they will powerfully learn their need for the gospel.  Though life is often not easy, we can be confident that each disappointment and trial is designed by a loving God for our good.

Lamplighter books are carefully designed to draw children back to the Bible, to ensure that each story reflects the character of God.  Often, key Scriptures are referenced so that they may be stored in a child’s heart. Lamplighter volumes are recognizable right away by their beautiful, high-quality bindings.  But the other unique feature of a Lamplighter book, in contrast to other publications of the same title, is that the Lamplighter editions have been enhanced with helpful footnotes and woven with threads of Biblical truths that will be etched into an awakened moral conscience. These characteristics are what make our Lamplighter Collection so unique and highly valued.