Gems Gathered in Haste A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools

The book opens with a lively anecdote about a bustling summer gathering, where a quick‑thinking craftsman hurriedly fashions a simple yet striking lily‑and‑cross banner for a chapel procession. That episode sets a warm, conversational tone, reminding readers that earnest effort, even when rushed, can produce something beautiful and meaningful. The storytelling is light‑hearted, weaving gentle humor with a clear moral about taking initiative and caring for the details.

From there the work unfolds as a compact anthology of short sayings, verses, and modest lessons aimed at Sunday‑school children. Each piece is crafted to be memorable and affordable, offering tidy “gems” of wisdom that encourage kindness, prudence, and reverence. The style is straightforward and sincere, making the material easy to read aloud and discuss in a classroom setting, while still carrying the earnest spirit of its 19th‑century origins.