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A Diary of Faith, Growth, and Quiet Perseverance
Beloved by generations of readers for over 156 years, Stepping Heavenward is a timeless Christian classic that traces one woman's journey from youthful restlessness to deep, abiding faith. Written in intimate diary format, the novel follows Katherine Mortimer from the age of sixteen as she navigates the joys and trials that shape a life of devotion. First published in 1869, the book has remained continuously in print ever since — a record matched by few American novels of any era.
"A book of profound spiritual influence — read and reread by generations of Christian women." See George L. Prentiss's Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss at the Christian Classics Ethereal Library for the full historical record.
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Old Glory Press is dedicated to recovering and republishing the great works of American heritage and historic Christian literature — books that shaped the faith, character, and convictions of generations. We believe these voices still speak, and deserve editions worthy of their legacy.
Learn MoreOld Glory Press is an independent publisher dedicated to recovering and republishing the great works of American heritage and historic Christian literature — including devotional novels, biographies, and devotional classics by authors such as Elizabeth Prentiss and Frances Ridley Havergal — in carefully formatted modern editions.
Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss is a Christian devotional novel first published in 1869. Written in diary format, it follows Katherine Mortimer from age sixteen through marriage, motherhood, loss, and illness as she grows from youthful restlessness into deep, abiding faith. It has been beloved by Christian readers for over 156 years.
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