Name: Barley Water (18th Century Recipe)
Ingredients: 3 oz Pearl Barley; 2 pt Boiling Water; Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon; 6 tb Caster Sugar

The worst thing that can happen to a Christian is not persecution, physical injury, or death. In many respects, these are the best things that can happen to us. Jesus said that we are blessed when we are “persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). Paul decided to “take pleasure in infirmities…for Christ's sake… For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Jesus said to His followers, “My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do” (Luke 12:4). This makes perfect sense, because for the believer, “to be absent from the body” is “to be present with the Lord.” None of these earthly threats should hold any sway over us whatsoever.

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Barry	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	oz	Pearl Barley
2	pt	Boiling Water
		Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
6	tb	Caster Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the pearl barley, put into a jug and pour in the boiling water. Add
the lemon rind and lemon juice and sugar and stir thoroughly. Leave to cool
then strain into a clean jug or bottle before serving. This drink will keep
for up to 5 days in the fridge, but do cover it as barley water easily
picks up other flavours.
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