The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

5. In matter of report and representation of other men, and their actions. We must not take up a rash prejudice or entertain a sinister apprehension of any upon sleight grounds; do not represent any man, his words or actions at a disadvantage; make the best of every thing; A mans good Name is like a Looking-glass, nothing is sooner cracked, and every breath can sully it. Handle every mans reputation with the same tenderness thou wouldest have every man use towards thine. Do not slander or defame any man, or rejoice to hear other mens miscarriages ripped open, do not account it an entertainment to censure and backbite all the World.

5. In matter of report and representation of other men, and their actions. We must not take up a rash prejudice or entertain a sinister apprehension of any upon sleight grounds; do not represent any man, his words or actions at a disadvantage; make the best of every thing; A mans good Name is like a Looking-glasse, nothing is sooner crackt, and every breath can sully it. Handle every mans reputation with the same tenderness thou wouldest have every man use towards thine. Do not slander or defame any man, or rejoyce to hear other mens miscarriages ript open, do not account it an entertainment to censure and backbite all the World.

6. In matters of trust and fidelity. Where I place a confidence, and repose a trust, I would not be deceived, I must not deceive another, nor let any man fall that ⟨p. 258⟩leans upon me. If a man trust me with the management of his business, or lodge a secret with me, or put his life into my power, or commit the care of his estate or children to me after his death. These are all ingenuous trusts, and must be discharged with the same faithfulness we expect from others.

6. In matters of trust and fidelity. Where I place a confidence, and repose a trust, I would not bee deceived, I must not deceive another, nor let any man fall that ⟨p. 258⟩