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

"Gems Gathered in Haste" by Anonymous is a collection tailored for young readers in Sunday Schools during the mid-1800s as a New Year’s present. The book presents stories and poems centered around being brave and nice, also reinforcing the importance of love and faith in a child's life. It offers a range of stories teaching essential lessons, such as the heroic tale of a Haarlem boy who prevents a flood by plugging a leak. It demonstrates bravery and selflessness. The book also highlights examples of kindness among children, showing how even small acts can make a big difference. Through dialogues and verses, spiritual lessons are explored, celebrating the importance of faith, community, and religious teachings, all intended to encourage young people to live by these principles.