Praise and Principle: Or For What Shall I Live! is a book written by Maria Jane McIntosh and first published in 1854. The book is a work of fiction that explores the themes of morality, faith, and the importance of living a purposeful life. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith Hastings, who is faced with the challenge of choosing between a life of wealth and luxury or a life of service and principle. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and she is accustomed to a life of comfort and privilege. However, she is also a deeply spiritual person and feels a strong sense of duty to help those in need. When she meets a group of impoverished children who are in desperate need of help, Edith is faced with a difficult decision. Should she continue to live a life of luxury and ignore the suffering of others, or should she dedicate herself to a life of service and sacrifice? Through Edith's journey, the book explores the themes of morality, faith, and the importance of living a purposeful life. McIntosh's writing is characterized by its moral and religious undertones, and the book is often cited as an example of Victorian literature. Praise and Principle: Or For What Shall I Live! is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.