The benefits [the Lord’s Supper] confers, are spiritual, not physical. Its effects must be looked for in our inward man. It was intended to remind us, by the visible, tangible emblems of bread and wine, that the offering of Christ’s body and blood for us on the cross, is the only atonement for sin, and the life of a believer’s soul. It was meant to help our poor weak faith to closer fellowship with our crucified Savior, and to assist us in spiritually feeding on Christ’s body and blood. It is an ordinance for redeemed sinners, and not for unfallen angels. By receiving it we publicly declare our sense of guilt, and need of a Savior – our trust in Jesus, and our love to Him – our desire to live upon Him, and our hope to live with Him. Using it in this spirit, we shall find our repentance deepened, our faith increased, our hope brightened, and our love enlarged – our besetting sins weakened, and our graces strengthened. It will draw us nearer to Christ.

J.C. Ryle

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Candies	50	Servings

INGREDIENTS

50		Maraschino cherries, drained
3/4	c	Brandy
3	tb	Butter
3	tb	Corn syrup, white
1/4	ts	Salt
2	c	Confectioners sugar, sifted
1 1/2	lb	Dipping chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour brandy over drained cherries; let set for 2 days. 2. Combine
butter, corn syrup and salt; blend until smooth. Add sifted
powdered sugar and mix well. Knead until smooth and shiny; chill for
1/2 hour wrapped in waxed paper. 3. While chilling, drain cherries well
on paper towels; pat dry. Reserve
brandy marinade for cakes or cooking. Shape a marble-sized piece of
fondant around each cherry; place on waxed paper-lined tray. Chill
until firm, about 2 hours. 4. Melt chocolate a small amount at a time.
Dip cherries and place back on
wax paper-lined tray. Place in refrigerator to set. Store in covered
container in cool dark place for 10 - 14 days to fully ripen.
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