The Works of Watchman Nee

Watchman Nee (pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng;, 1903-1972) became a Christian in 1920 at the age of 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Watchman Nee has written the most insightful books on true spirituality.

It should be noted that his early works are his best works. The writings from the end of his life made demands to submission to human authorities to be equivalent to God Himself. This controlling spirit was brought to the United States by his disciple, Witness Lee, who established cultic communities in southern California and other parts of the country. The works provided below are from the early period. If you want to read the cultic works of Watchman they are available from Living Streams Ministries at the end of their list.

The complete works of Watchman Nee are in HTML format at Living Streams Ministries. The volumes below were converted to PDF format for complete download and easier reading. Watchman Nee has some of the best works on genuine Christian discipleship and in following the Spirit.

"The Spiritual Man" is the most comprehensive treatise on how to follow the Holy Spirit in the New Birth. The book should be read in the order that Watchman Nee has written for the most benefit in understanding.

• The Spiritual Man Volume I
  (PDF 884 KB) Volume 1 deals with the need of cross in crucifying the flesh so as to follow the spirit.
  
  
• The Spiritual Man Volume II
  (PDF 1.04MB) Volume 2 deals with detailed understanding of the human spirit and what the normal state of the regenerated spirit should be.
  
  
• The Spiritual Man Volume III
  (PDF 938 KB) Volume 3 deals with the importance of the soul and the need for renewing of the mind to be a spiritual man.
  
  
• The Breaking of the Outer Man & the Release of the Spirit
  (PDF 503KB) This is an excellent follow ups to the Spiritual Man. After understanding what it means to be a spiritual man, this next book explains the work of God in our lives to free us in the Spirit.
  
  
• The Ministry of God's Word
  (PDF 1.23MB) The purpose in sharing God's Word is to share the life of Jesus Christ by His Spirit, not homiletics. A spiritual minister who has been broken by the Lord will speak the words of the Lord.
  
  
• The Latent Power of the Soul
  (PDF 216KB) Professional clergy who rely on homiletics are in danger sharing a carnal ministry that relies on the power of persuasion which is drawn from their soul and not the Spirit.
  
  
• The Normal Christian Church Life
  (PDF 800KB) The format of church gathering as we know it is not biblical. The biblical church had no pastor as we know today, although there were pastors. Rather the church gathering was a body ministry of everyone's contribution by the Spirit.
  
  
• How to Study the Bible
  (PDF 618 KB>