List of Writings

The following pamphlets and booklets are from the pen of Mr. F. G. Patterson. While information as to him personally seems to be limited, we can judge from his writings that he was a well instructed brother and quite active among brethren back in those promising years between 1865 and 1880 before the devastating cleavages among gathered saints had left them bowed and broken. His written ministry extends over a period of about twenty years, 1864-1884.

F. G. P.'s insistence on the obligation of the church to maintain in practice the scriptural truth, "There is one body", is most timely at present. "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit" is the exhortation in Ephesians four, and for the church of God to deliberately ignore her responsibility to hear and obey this clear call is the most flagrant kind of Laodicean indifference. We feel distinctly that if these articles, so ably written by F. G. P., were according to the mind of the Spirit in the seventies and eighties of the last century, they are equally true today. God's principles of truth and practice do not vary with changing conditions in the great house of Christendom. To be not only in the doctrine of, but in the practice of, the truth of Ephesians four is the great privilege of faith at the present time. If it leads to a narrow path and a rejected testimony, let us not draw back, for "He is faithful that promised; He cannot deny Himself." May God, by the Spirit, abundantly bless the following able ministry to His dear saints today.

September, 1944.

C. H. Brown.

Books by F. G. Patterson

Blackrock Lectures on the Church of God

The Ways of God, a Brief Outline of God's Dealings with Israel, the Nations, and the Church, and His Purposes for the Glory of Christ

Scripture Notes and Queries

The Lord's Host. A Few Thoughts on Christian Position, Conflict, and Hope

Lessons for the Wilderness. Thoughts on Some Typical Incidents of Israel's Deliverance and Pilgrimage

A Chosen Vessel, being Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Pamphlets and Booklets

Is there Ever a Time When Paul's Doctrine is of No Practical Value

Baptism (printed but not published)

Paul's Doctrine

The Unity of the Spirit and Endeavoring to Keep It

The Church, Which Is His Body. With Some Collateral Truths

Corporate Actions of the Holy Spirit

Remnant Testimony

There Is One Body and One Spirit and The Unity of the Spirit

The New Birth

Bunch of Hyssop

What to do with Evil Thoughts

Jesus of Nazareth Passes By

F. G. P. edited a monthly magazine, "Words of Truth," which was published from 1865 to 1875, the bound volumes of which were at one time available.