[ 3 years before brother Thomas' death ]

April 24, 1869

Bro. A.D. Strickler

     "In answer to yours, it is not 

necessary to come under the bond of the covenant

in order to a resurrection and all who have come to

a knowledge of the truth, but have refused to obey it

are obnoxious, or liable to the second death.

     This is evident beyond dispute to all who are

not whimsical from Luke 13:28; John 3:19; and

2 Thes 1:8.

     Such disputes in an ecclesia are the paying

tithes of mint & cummin & neglecting the weigh-

tier matters of the Law. The non-resurrection of

all out of Christ is a whimsical conceit of one

of the greatest liars and 'rascals' in Philadelphia, PA.

     In hope of times when all such will be

put to silence. I remain

             Yours Faithfully

             John Thomas