The office work of both bishops and deacons is such, that their comfort and success in it depend much on the character and conduct of their wives. These should be pious, prudent, and discrect, especially in the use of the tongue; and say nothing which is suited to do evil to themselves or others. They should also be one in judgment and effort with their husbands in governing their children, and examples of wisdom and energy, patience and kindness, in all their concerns.

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