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    In the state of nature, there is no common power to compe... — Carmelics
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    Supports→A covenant made without present performance by either party is void in the state of nature upon any reasonable suspicion.

    In the state of nature, there is no common power to compel performance of agreements.

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    If a Covenant be made, wherein neither of the parties performe presently, but trust one another; in the condition of meer Nature, (which is a condition of Warre of every man against every man,) upon any reasonable suspition, it is Voyd; But if there be a common Power set over them bothe, with right and force sufficient to compell performance; it is not Voyd. For he that performeth first, has no assurance the other will performe after; because the bonds of words are too weak to bridle mens ambiti

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