A good wife a great blessing [electronic resource] : or, the honour and happiness of the marriage state, in two sermons. Containing, An Account of the Marriage in Paradise. -Of the Apostles. Of the honourable and happy State of Matrimony. Marriage never condemned but by Hereticks. That forbidding to marry is one of the Doctrine of Devils. St. Paul's Opinion whether it is better for Virgins to marry or live single. Of forcing Virgins to marry. That Adam could not live happy even in Paradise without a Wife. Of the Duties of a Wife. The Advantages of a married Man above a Batchelor. The Benefits of a prudent Wife. Women not to be accounted a necessary Evil, but a great Blessing. How a good Wife ought to be treated. How Men ought to love their Wives. Of hindering Wives from Money. Of Marriages between People of different Religions.