Elizabeth Prentiss

The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss was prepared by her husband, George Lewis Prentiss, from her letters as well as extracts from her journals.

The author of Stepping Heavenward tells a sweet and moving tale of one poor family in the Black Forest of Germany. Lessons of life fill every page as she demonstrates how God fashions a man to preach the everlasting gospel. Young and old alike will find themselves thrilled and challenged by this timeless story. The mountain region of Germany known as the Black Forest is a difficult place to live especially in the bitter cold of winter. Most folks lead a hard and humble life. For Max Steiner it was no different. Despite the protests of his carnally-minded mother he he had set his eye upon sweet little Doris. He loved her and couldn’t imagine living without her. Doris and Max were quickly blessed with their first child, a son they named Herman, who grows to be an awkward, unpopular young boy who would often think of himself as a “good-for-nothing” but God has great plans for Herman. There would be significant obstacles and set backs but God would fashion him into a powerful man of God and through this unstoppable plan God would also see to softening the hard hearts of many. From jealous neighbors, to Max’s domineering and ambitious mother, to Max himself, God would touch and even redeem some from very worldly lives. Though unable to give to Herman the treasure that Max’s rich mother could offer, Doris’s faithful mother Magdalena offers the consistent and faithful prayers that God will use to transform Herman into his champion for the everlasting Gospel. She may well be the overlooked heroine of this beautiful story of faith and grace.

There is certainly enough in our Saviour, if we only open our eyes that we may see it, to solve every doubt and satisfy every longing of the heart; and he is willing to give it in full measure. If a glimpse of our Saviour here on earth can be so refreshing, so delightful, what will it be in heaven? - p. 5.

A satirical portrait of T.S. Eliot; ostensibly the life of Blessed Jeremy Cibber, first American beatified, who converted England to Catholicism.

Book digitized by Google from the library of Harvard University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.

Susy learns from her six teachers who are Mrs. Love, Mr. Pain, Miss Joy, Mr. Ought, Aunt Patience, and Faith.