The New England Home Magazine – April 2, 1899 – An Easter Lily – No Label
This April 2, 1899 issue of The New England Home Magazine presents the graceful cover image “An Easter Lily,” along with the full text of The Vale of Peace, an Easter poem by W.R. Kaharl. The magazine is in good condition, overall in solid shape for its age, with only light wear expected from a publication of this vintage. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please check the photos for condition purposes. We offer combined shipping upon request, and each issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering.
Contents
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An Easter Lily – Featured cover illustration.
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The Vale of Peace – An Easter poem by W.R. Kaharl.
The Vale of Peace
By W.R. Kaharl
Beyond the hills of fear and doubt
A peaceful valley lies,
A restless, sin-tossed world without;
Within, a Paradise.
And none can enter at the gate
Who are not purged and clean.
And entering, their old estate
Forevermore’s unseen.
The way unto this peaceful land
Is long and steep and hard,
For dangers lurk on every hand,
The traveler to retard.
But he that’s strong in faith and hope,
Can on that power depend,
For many faint upon the slope
That marks their journey’s end.
What if we struggle through thy life
With such a goal to gain,
What if we’re torn by earthly strife,
Our toil is not in vain.
There’s rest and peace whene’er life’s sun
Shall sink to rise no more,
And we shall hear the calm “Well done,
Enter thou the door.”
Beyond the hills, beyond the gloom,
A peaceful valley lies;
Without there’s nothing but the tomb,
A world of tears and sighs.
Within, the souls who fought and won
Are gathered at the throne,
Before them stands the martyred Son,
Around Him are His own.
A meaningful collectible for readers who appreciate 19th-century poetry, seasonal literature, and elegant magazine design, this issue captures the spirit of Easter and the reflective charm of its era.