Jammin'

This afternoon I’m making jam—strawberry rhubarb jam, to be exact.

I like making jam. It is so satisfying to see those jewel-coloured jars lined up on the counter.

The first time you make it, it seems like a big project; but once you get the hang of things, it becomes a rather quick and easy project. To make it even easier, I usually prepare the fruit for the jam and wash the jars and utensils in the evening as I clean up after supper. Then I refrigerate the prepared fruit overnight. First thing next morning, before it gets hot, I make the jam. The most tiring part of the whole project is the 5 minutes of stirring, and older children’s arms work well for that.

Today I’m breaking the early morning rule, since it’s cool and rainy. I may still regret it.

I’ve done jellies, too, but I hate the juice-straining step, so now I’m a jam-onlyist.

Do you make jam or jelly? What kind do you make? Do you have any tips for making jams and jellies, or advice for first-time jam or jelly makers? If you post (or have posted) a recipe for jams, jellies, or preserves, why not leave your link in the comments of this post?

Small Vocabulary

 

im·plore  (m-plôr, -plr)

v. im·plored, im·plor·ing, im·plores

v.tr.

1. To appeal to in supplication; beseech: implored the tribunal to have mercy.

2. To beg for urgently; entreat.

v.intr.

To make an earnest appeal. See Synonyms at beg.

 

Peter gave himself up for lost,

and shed big tears; but his sobs

were overheard by some

friendly sparrows, who flew to

him in great excitement, and

implored him to exert himself.

From The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.

Sunday's Hymn: Reader's Choice

This hymn is a favorite of Ellen B.

O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free!
Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me!
Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love
Leading onward, leading homeward to Thy glorious rest above!

O the deep, deep love of Jesus, spread His praise from shore to shore!
How He loveth, ever loveth, changeth never, nevermore!
How He watches o’er His loved ones, died to call them all His own;
How for them He intercedeth, watcheth o’er them from the throne!

O the deep, deep love of Jesus, love of every love the best!
’Tis an ocean full of blessing, ’tis a haven giving rest!
O the deep, deep love of Jesus, ’tis a heaven of heavens to me;
And it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to Thee!

—-Samuel Francis (Listen.) 

Other hymns, worship songs, etc. posted today:

• O Word of God Incarnate at Above the Clouds
• Joy and Triumph Everlasting at joythruChrist
• The Collect for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity at Magic Statistics
• Made to Worship at The Happy Wonderer
• Nearer My God to Thee at Thoughts from the Teahouse
  
• Lord’s Day 31, 2007 at The Thirsty Theologian
• ‘Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus at Seasonings of the Heart
• Whate’er My God Ordains is Right at 168 Hours
• Teach Me O Lord at Hiraeth
• Dryden’s Te Deum at Siris
  

Have you posted a hymn this Sunday and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by emailing me at the address in the sidebar and I’ll add your post to the list. If you’d like to see your favorite hymn featured as a Reader’s Choice hymn, go here and leave a comment. Just tell me your favorite hymn and a little bit about why you like it and I’ll feature your hymn when your turn comes.