Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."[117] Tertullian On Prayer except in so far as it will not be presumptuously if we treat the subject in accordance with the apostle. Touching modesty of dress and ornamentation, indeed, the prescription of Peter[113] Tertullian To His Wife Book II to persevere in their married state, and are sanctified, and have hope of "making a gain"[48]