For on the one hand
a man should not have his head covered,
being the image and glory of God.
But on the other hand,
the woman is the glory of a man.
For a man is not from woman
but woman from man.
And indeed
man was not created for the sake of woman
but woman for the sake of the man.
Because of this (the above?)
a woman must have power over her head
– because of the angels.
Nevertheless neither is the woman apart from the man,
not man apart from woman,
in the Lord.
For just as the woman is f rom man
so man is from woman.
But all things are from God.
Judge these things, among yourselves.
Is it appropriate for an uncovered woman to pray to God?
Does not the nature (of things) itself teach you that
– a man, if he has long hair, it is a disgrace for him
-But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory for her.
for her hair has been given as a covering.
If anyone thinks to be argumentative,
we do not have an other custom,
nor (do) the churches of God.
Keep us, O Lord, while we tarry on this earth,
in a serious seeking after thee,
and in an affectionate walking with thee,
every day of our lives;
that when thou comest,
we may be found not hiding our talent,
nor yet asleep with our lamp unfurnished,
but waiting and longing for our Lord,
our glorious King, for ever and ever.
Richard Baxter (1615-1691)