And as I looked upon that corpse [of Jesus], I heard a footstep, and wondered where it was. I listened, and I clearly perceived that the murderer was close at hand. It was dark, and I groped about to find him. I found that, somehow or other, wherever I put out my hand, I could not meet with him, for he was nearer to me than my hand would go. At last I put my hand upon my breast. “I have thee now,” said I; for lo! he was in my own heart! The murderer was hiding within my own bosom, dwelling in the recesses of my inmost soul. Ah! Then I wept indeed, that I, in the very presence of my murdered Master, should be harbouring the murderer, and I felt myself most guilty while I bowed over His corpse, and sang that plaintive hymn: “Twas you, my sins, my cruel sins, His chief tormentors were; each of my crimes became a nail, and unbelief the spear.” My sins were the scourges which lacerated those blessed shoulders, and crowned with thorns those bleeding brows. My sins cried, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” and laid the cross upon his gracious shoulders. His being led forth to die is sorrow enough for one eternity; but my having been His murderer is more, infinitely more grief, than one poor fountain of tears can express

C.H. Spurgeon

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Italian	Vegetables, Appetizers, Italian	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Zucchini
		Olive oil
		Garlic; minced
		Basil, fresh; shredded salt pepper
		Wine vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

No quantities are given "as they are not important; Concia can be prepared
to be more less piquant, according to taste, by increasing or decreasing
the quantity of herbs and spices. It freezes beautifully in a tightly
closed container, but it must be used within a few days if stored in the
refrigerator or after thawing, being a rather perishable food. Eggplant was
also prepared as Concia in Rome, but its texture is less desirable than
eggplant. Trim off the ends of the zucchini; then cut each one in half;
slice each half thinly lengthwise and place slices on paper towel to dry
for several hours or overnight. Fry in hot olive oil in a single layer
until golden brown on both sides. Arrange in layers in glass, plastic or
porcelain container and season each layer with small amounts of garlic,
basil, salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of vinegar. Cover the container and
store in the refrigerator at least several hours before using. The flavour
will be enhanced if you turn the Concia as a block inside the container a
few times while it is marinating to allow the juices to seep through.
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