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Originally Posted by UntoHim

Was wondering if anybody could track down the source/quote where Watchman Nee stated something to the effect that he was a "little off" when he wrote "The Spiritual Man". This would hold one of the keys between "Early Nee" and "Later Nee". I have heard that Nee did in fact, more or less, disavow some of the things written there. He was only in his early 20s when he wrote this, so it should come as no surprise that he had second thoughts about producing such a monumental work at such an early age.

I think you may be referring to the introduction in the CFP edition:

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The Spiritual Man is a translation of the only book of any substantial size which brother Watchman Nee himself ever wrote. At the time of writing it he felt this work might be his last contribution to the church, although since then God has graciously overruled. Long after the book’s initial publication in Chinese our brother once was heard to express the thought that it should not be reprinted because, it being such a “perfect” treatment of its subject, he was fearful lest the book become to its readers merely a manual of principles and not a guide to experience as well. But in view of the urgent need among the children of God today for help on spiritual life and warfare, and knowing our brother as one who is always open to God’s way and most desirous to serve His people with all that God has given him, we conclude that he would doubtless permit it to be circulated in English. Hence this translation.