be subject to the presbytery, as to the apostle of Jesus Christ, who is our hope, in whom, if we hve, we shall [at last] be found. It is fitting also that the deacons, as being [the min- isters] of the mysteries of Jesus Christ, should in every respect be pleasing to all.' For they are not ministers of meat and drink, but servants of the Church of God. They are bound, therefore, to avoid all grounds of accusation [against them], as they would do fire.