A comic about a single woman

IN THE FAMILY WARD

A sister alone in a pew meant for five,
With no priesthood holder, how will she survive?!

It must be a comfort for her to remember
That she’ll get a prize for not courting nonmembers

One day in heaven, she’ll finally be
A mother of many. And sister-wife three.

References

But a plurality of wives would be the means of greatly increasing a family, and of thus fulfilling the command, not only to a far greater extent on the part of the husband, but also on the part of the females who otherwise might have been under the necessity of remaining single forever

Orson Pratt, The Seer, p. 60

But also, do not expect perfection in your choice of a mate. Do not be so concerned about his physical appearance and his bank account that you overlook his more important qualities. ... And I would also caution you single sisters not to become so independent and self-reliant that you decide marriage isn’t worth it and you can do just as well on your own. Some of our sisters indicate that they do not want to consider marriage until after they have completed their degrees or pursued a career. This is not right. Certainly we want our single sisters to maximize their individual potential, to be well educated, and to do well at their present employment. You have much to contribute to society, to your community, and to your neighborhood. But we earnestly pray that our single sisters will desire honorable marriage in the temple to a worthy man and rear a righteous family, even though this may mean the sacrificing of degrees and careers. Our priorities are right when we realize there is no higher calling than to be an honorable wife and mother.

Benson, Ezra Taft. “To the Single Adult Sisters of the Church.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2 Oct. 1988, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/to-the-single-adult-sisters-of-the-church.

But if those of you in this situation are worthy and endure faithfully, you can be assured of all blessings from a kind and loving Heavenly Father—and I emphasize all blessings. I assure you that if you have to wait even until the next life to be blessed with a choice companion, God will surely compensate you.

Benson, Ezra Taft. “To the Single Adult Sisters of the Church.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2 Oct. 1988, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/to-the-single-adult-sisters-of-the-church.