The Symbol of Authority

A woman who is going to be silent in the public worship of the church does not need a head covering, but there may be times outside of the public worship when she might have good reason to believe that others whom she is ministering to, do not understand whether she understands this very important principal of the headship of men and the subordination of the woman. Therefore, “as she is pleased, according as times, places and persons make it necessary,” she may indeed want to wear a Headcovering to show forth her submission. But let her not be forced to wear one in the public worship where she does not need to wear one because of her silence.