Stepping Heavenward: The Original 1869 Spiritual Awakening Historical Novel

Can a Restless Heart Find Peace Through Faith and Grace?

Katherine Mortimer’s journey unfolds in the quiet parlors and shadowed sanctuaries of nineteenth-century life, where personal faith and moral duty collide. Through loss, devotion, and the search for meaning, her spiritual awakening becomes both intimate confession and universal testament to endurance.

Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss, first published in 1869, reflects the moral conscience of its era—uniting women’s voices and feminist insight with Christian reflection. It examines the tension between individual longing and religious expectation, portraying the emergence of feminine spirituality within the constraints of Victorian faith and society.

Don’t miss the chance to discover this inspirational Christian book of spiritual awakening by Elizabeth Prentiss.

Elizabeth Prentiss (1818–1878) was an American author, hymn writer, and teacher whose works combined devotional reflection with heartfelt storytelling. Best remembered for Stepping Heavenward, she also wrote beloved hymns such as More Love to Thee, O Christ. Prentiss’s writings continue to inspire readers with their emphasis on faith, perseverance, and the Christian life.