| 单词 | Amoy |
| 例句 | As for lodging, consider Amoy Hotel, a calming home base in the heart of a busy city. Near or Far, Head South to Escape the Winter 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z A statement from Kerr’s mother, Amoy Johnson, was read out before the judge passed sentence. Iraq war veteran jailed for killing Britain’s Got Talent finalist 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Kraft Heinz is one of the world's biggest food companies, with brands that include its eponymous ketchup, Jello-O, Amoy and Wattie's. Kraft Heinz shares fall as appetites wane 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Thirty-year-old Amoy Street Food Centre in the Central Business District delivers the classic street food experience: crowds and queues. Two Strategic Days in Singapore: Where to Splurge, Where to Save 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z My favorite is in Amoy, a Chinese dialect. What NASA's Golden Record taught me about humanity 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z Even before it was ceded as a British treaty port in 1842, the city formerly known as Amoy had always buzzed with trade. Why a Cold War With China Will Be Risky for Trump 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z Canton was ransomed just as it was to have been attacked, but Amoy, Ningpo, Shanghai, and Chinkiang were assaulted and captured. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z If they passed a gunboat or destroyer upon the broad waters of the estuary they were simple fishermen, on a cruise to Macao or Amoy. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z Although totally unconnected with the great Ti-ping revolution, they still looked hopefully towards it, and, after some little hesitation, sent a deputation, as likewise from Amoy, tendering their allegiance to the Tien-wang. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z This port, probably, was Amoy, which continued to be the chief port of communication with China to the present day. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z Most of those in the islands come from Amoy, and the district round that port. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Thirty-five miles inland from Amoy stands the city of Chang Chow, famous for the bridge which there spans the Kin-lung river. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z The mighty Ling," he declared, "is the favoured child of the gods; swift as the kite, wise as the tortoise, strong as the tigers of Amoy. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z Captain Fishbourne, senior naval officer on the station, was present at Amoy when it was captured by the Triads. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z History of Marco Polo’s Travels.—They sailed from the port of Chin Cheu, probably near Amoy,1 in the year 1292. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z In 1883 part of the vicariate was cut off and formed into the Vicariate Apostolic of Amoy, which also was made to embrace the Island of Formosa. The Friars in the Philippines 2011-06-17T02:00:20.100Z Two other rivers flow into the sea near Amoy, neither of which, however, is navigable for any distance from its mouth owing to the shallows and rapids with which they abound. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z These junks are said to come chiefly from Amoy, where the cottons, &c., best suited for the Sooloos are made. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z China; Political, Commercial and Social; with descriptions of the consular ports of Canton, Amoy, Ningpo and Shanghai, etc., etc. The Progress of Ethnology An Account of Recent Archaeological, Philological and Geographical Researches in Various Parts of the Globe 2011-02-12T03:00:34.983Z At Ningpo, Amoy, Canton and Fukien work for the blind is carried on by the missionaries. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" This habit was indulged in by the Dutch in Java, and by them taken to Formosa, whence it spread to Amoy and the mainland generally. The Opium Monopoly Shanghai, Ningpo, Fu-chow and Amoy, were thrown open to foreign trade, and foreigners were granted permission to enter the city of Canton, from which they had hitherto been excluded. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" I moved amid a maze of interests that I could not comprehend, and spoke to men whose minds were at Hankow, Foochoo, Amoy, or even further—beyond the Yangtze gorges where the Englishman trades. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Several tropical genera come as far north as Ningpo or even Shanghai, but rarely beyond; while in Formosa and Amoy tropical forms predominate. Island Life Or the Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras In the 17th century, however, the Dutch traded to Formosa and Amoy, and the English to Amoy also. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" On it lies the city of Amoy, a large and important commercial port; it has one of the best harbors on the coast. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 36, 1649-1666 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. In 1673 China was again visited by an English ship which was subsequently refused admission into Japan, and in 1677 a factory was established at Amoy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" In Amoy it seemed to frown at me. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China Between Hong Kong and Amoy we encountered a series of baffling fogs, compelling us to anchor for days at a stretch. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 On the morning of the 29th of May, came into the port of Amoy and anchored. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas Numbers flocked to his standard during the disordered era of the War of the Dynasties, and from Korea in the north to Formosa and Amoy in the south the whole littoral was raided by them. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Amoy has taken off several cargoes of Bengal and Bombay cotton, at prices considerably higher than those ruling at Canton. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. He was the first officer on the steamer that brought me up from Amoy. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China A few hours at Amoy sufficed us to take in enough coal for the short distance to Hong Kong, where we had the satisfaction of finding ourselves, without mishap, on August 18th. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 Left Amoy on the 31st of May, and ran down the coast with favoring breezes, nothing worth noting having occurred since our departure from the latter port. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas To bring the Chinese Emperor, himself, to terms, Sir Henry Pottinger, the new British plenipotentiary, sailed northward, and appeared before the seaport of Amoy, Reduction of Amoy nominally at peace with England. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) They afterwards returned to Amoy, where, having persuaded several families to join them, they returned to Samazana, and colonised it. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery A similar rising, with a similar result, occurred at Amoy. The Life of Gordon, Volume I At Amoy we found the first division of the cruising squadron at anchor, under the command of Captain East, of the "Comus." In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 From it there is a fine view of the bay and islands, and the city of Amoy. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas The Viceroy of Amoy sent a flag of truce to demand what was wanted. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) These Chinese settlers keep up a trade with Amoy, from whence they obtain what they require, in exchange for the productions of their island. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery "Heard some talk about it on my way down from Amoy." Isle o' Dreams December 4th.—Whilst coaling at Amoy an accident happened, which has resulted in the death of another of our poor fellows, George Allen, an ordinary seaman. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 Came to anchor in Macào Roads on the 4th of June, having made the passage to Shanghae and back in just forty days, including stoppage there, at Amoy, and delay from getting aground on Formosa. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas The capture of Amoy remained barren of useful results. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The city of Amoy is built on a low neck of land. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Swinhoe sent me from Amoy, in China, the skin of a Fantail belonging to a breed known to have been imported from Java. The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. But clearly the weather was in a very unsettled state, and outside Amoy the glass again went down with a rising head sea. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 Although there is but little to interest one in the town of Amoy, there are several pleasant places in its vicinity. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas Where and what are the following: Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Yokohama, Amoy, Canton, Oaxaca, Hodeida, Rio Janeiro, Santos, Havana; how is each connected commercially with this chapter? Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges We revisited Amoy, and then shaped our course for Hong Kong. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery The fleet now proceeding northward, on the 26th of August captured Amoy, a place of considerable importance, about 300 miles north of Hong-Kong. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 August 6th.—Off for Hong Kong by the Japan sea passage, touching at Nagasaki for coal, and hence on to Amoy against a south-west monsoon, and into the scorching heat of the southern summer. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 The Pagoda, or tower of Nan-tae-Woo-Shan, is a conspicuous object near Amoy. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas The Governor received the quartermaster civilly, and told him that they could refit the ship better at Amoy or Macao, and dismissed him with a present of flour, cakes, and pineapples. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold The streets are cleaner than those of Amoy, and not so narrow; but what gave us most satisfaction was, that our appearance excited no attention; and we enjoyed our walk, and made our observations uninterruptedly. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Amoy was captured on the 26th of August in a dashing manner, and Chinghae on the 10th of October 1841, and Ningpo was occupied on the 12th of the same month. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign On the third day out we reached Amoy, or rather the outside anchorage of that harbour, to await daylight for the passage up to the town. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 From Mr. Bradley, our intelligent Consul at Amoy, who appears to have devoted much time to the study of the Chinese and their customs, obtained a great deal of information respecting them. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas “Looks like the boats we saw at Amoy, and as if she were going up to Wanghai.” Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser The town of Amoy is built at the bottom of the bay. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Labor Named so at Amoy from the labor in preparing it. The Little Tea Book Preparations for the North — Amoy — Wosung, and what befell us there 83 Chapter IX. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 Of all the "five ports," Amoy appears to have the least foreign trade, and notwithstanding its contiguity to the region of China, in which its principal article of export is produced, enjoys but little commerce. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas I mean, as we have very good information about three or four piratical junks being in the straits between here and Amoy, we must come down heavily upon them, and administer the punishment there.” Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser Chusan is the largest of a closely packed group of islands, near to the main land of China, and about 500 miles to the northward of Amoy. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery The word TEA is of Chinese origin, being derived from the Amoy and Swatow reading, "Tay," of the same character, which expresses both the ancient name of tea, "T'su," and the more modern one, "Cha." The Little Tea Book I remember, when I first went to Amoy, it had been stated in print by a reckless foreigner that crucifixion of a most horrible kind was one of the common punishments of the place. China and the Chinese The Church at Amoy stands out prominent among these. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China A peculiar sort of black tea is grown on these mountains, and, along with grass cloth, forms a staple in the trade of Amoy. The Awakening of China Up to the evacuation of Amoy it had been occupied by our troops; and the remains of a race course and a theatre prove that the gallant 18th had contrived to amuse themselves. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery There are two specimens in the British Museum collection, one of which has recently arrived from Amoy; of the other the locality is unknown. Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon Our next stage is Foochow, which is in the same province as Amoy, but possesses a special dialect of its own. China and the Chinese It was this, more than anything else, which kept me from going out under the A.B.C.F.M., and to Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The people and mandarins at Amoy have so conducted themselves for a long time, that, even among their own countrymen, this port has the appellation of Hiamuin booz, or Amoy the roguish. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. We lay at Amoy for about a week, during which the Mandarins paid us a full dress visit. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery But still it must have been far below Amoy Harbour in magnitude, depth, and accessibility. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 Three years later I left Amoy, with the hundred dollars still unclaimed. China and the Chinese The Mission at Amoy, and our Church, have thus been deprived of the benefit of his labors by means of an erroneous impression. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China At Amoy, as in most other ports in China, the customs are under the direction of a single mandarin, called the Hoppo, or Hoppou. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. We sailed on the 6th of April, and after a week's beating arrived at Chapel Island, at the mouth of Amoy bay. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery With such a haven as Amoy Harbour close by, it is improbable that Kúblái's vast armaments would have made rendezvous in the comparatively inconvenient port of T'swan-chau. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 A short run now brings us to Amoy, the dialect of which, though somewhat resembling that of Swatow, is still very different in many respects. China and the Chinese We were unable by writing from Amoy to get our views before the Church. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China It may be added, that the people of Amoy are reputed to be less nice in the principles of honour and honesty even than any others in China. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. The joss-houses at Amoy are not remarkable, and one description of these buildings will suffice for all. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery This has many points of resemblance to the Amoy, but is quite unintelligible to the Amoy people, with the exception of an occasional word or phrase. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 Our brethren at Amoy were not satisfied with this advice, and considered the subject as not having had a sufficient hearing. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The first Protestant Missionaries at Amoy arrived there in the year 1842. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Our entry into Amoy harbour caused an immediate commotion on land. Tracks of a Rolling Stone These junks are said to come chiefly from Amoy, where the cottons, etc., best suited for the Sulus are made. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes It is alleged to be unintelligible both at Amoy and at Fuhchau. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 We have had no name to add to the foreign missionary martyr list, from the region of Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. He also rendered medical assistance to the Missionaries, and to the Chinese, both in Amoy, and by occasional tours in the country. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China On our second visit to Amoy, a year or more after the first, we met with a warmer reception. Tracks of a Rolling Stone Far away on the shores of China, at the port of Amoy, is another scene which, though it must yield the palm to this, is nevertheless one of a similarly wild nature. Twixt France and Spain This language differs from the Amoy, much as Dutch differs from German, or Portuguese from Spanish. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 The man who seems to have been most active in their circulation was the Cham-hu, the highest military official at Amoy under the Admiral. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The permanent work in the country around Amoy commenced through his instrumentality, in connection with native members of the church under our care. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China THE first time I 'smelt powder' was at Amoy. Tracks of a Rolling Stone A distorted landscape on rice-paper, narrow scarlet panels inscribed with black cursive characters, pith flowers from Amoy, made blots of brightness. Dragon's blood To the other languages of China that of Amoy is less closely related; yet all evidently spring from one common stock. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 This proclamation was not only circulated in the city of Amoy, but also in the country around. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Therefore, they resolved to devote themselves more especially to work in the country, leaving to our especial care the church in the city of Amoy, and the one out-station at Chioh-be. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Former students in the cities of China, from Peking to Amoy, sent subscriptions amounting to twenty-five thousand dollars for new buildings, and other old students in the Philippines sent a second twenty-five thousand dollars. John Wesley, Jr. The Story of an Experiment The district now is better known by its present port of Amoy. Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot There remains only to summarize the relations with the English, who, early in the seventeenth century, and before the Manchus had established their supremacy, possessed factories at Amoy and on the island of Chusan. China In a few days after our return to Amoy the bag was sent to us with all its contents complete. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The next similar meeting was held in April, 1862, in the churches at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China But Alice Worthington was in her mind already wondering when the weary weeks would pass away and free her from the tie binding her to the man secretly banished to Amoy. The Midnight Passenger : a novel And oddly enough but for the accident of Gallon joining us, we should have gone by the Amoy, Cochin, Singapore route, which was our first plan. Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy China had learned nothing from her military mishaps at Canton, Amoy, and Chusan, and from the appearance of an English fleet in the Gulf of Pechihli. China Chiefly did he devote himself to the completion of a Character Colloquial Dictionary in the Amoy language, intended to be of special service to the Chinese Christian Church. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. By the authority of this Classis, in the early part of this year, a third church was organized at Amoy according to our order. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The cabled announcement of the death of the Honorable Arthur Ferris, United States Consul at Amoy, China, was only supplemented by the statement that he had fallen a victim of the coast fever. The Midnight Passenger : a novel At Amoy the spirits who serve babies and children in this way rejoice in the high-sounding titles of “celestial agencies bestriding galloping horses” and “literary graduates residing halfway up in the sky.” The Golden Bough This happened at Amoy and again at Ningpo, and the occupation of Chusan did not bring our authorities any nearer to realizing their mission. China He was known to the whole Chinese Church in and about Amoy for a circuit of a hundred miles. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Yet it is essentially like a Classis in America, just so far as the present state of development of the Church at Amoy, and its Chinese character, render likeness possible. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The few lines traced by Arthur Ferris' feeble fingers were supplemented by a long and formal letter from the United States Vice-Consul at Amoy. The Midnight Passenger : a novel Mr. Swinhoe informs me that he examined two light- dun ponies of two Chinese breeds, viz., those of Shanghai and Amoy; both had the spinal stripe, and the latter an indistinct shoulder-stripe. The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume 1 Nor was the occupation of Amoy necessary on military grounds. China There was an enthusiasm and warmth distinguishing these early days of the Amoy church that were formative in a very high degree, and that are now a precious memory. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. If your Missionaries are allowed to proceed, and are not required to repel the English Presbyterian brethren from their united labors with us, there will be but one Church at Amoy of the Presbyterian order. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China I will simply forward any further Amoy enclosures to Miss Worthington for her own action. The Midnight Passenger : a novel This obligation was for some time strenuously resisted by the natives of Amoy, Swatow, and elsewhere in that neighbourhood. The Civilization of China The important seaport of Amoy was attacked and taken after what was called "a short but animated resistance." China It may not be generally known that in Amoy we have a "Union English Church," with regular Sabbath services in English. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. It is proper for the English Presbyterian brethren to speak of the Presbytery at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China And, in his turn, Witherspoon was sorely baffled, for the sudden appointment of Mr. Arthur Ferris of New York as Consul of the United States at Amoy, China, had been duly gazetted. The Midnight Passenger : a novel It was found in the banks of the Amoy River in southern China and is remarkable in having every characteristic of the carbuncle, save that it is blue in shade instead of ruby red. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The ports in addition to Canton to be opened to trade were Shanghai, Ningpo, Amoy and Foochow, but these were not to be opened until a tariff had been drawn up and consular officers appointed. China And we often had very warm and keen discussions; keener and warmer than I had ever seen before I went to Amoy, or have ever seen since. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The course of their Missionaries at the first organization of a church at Amoy, and the approval thereof, have been already alluded to. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The only difference between such a procedure and that required of us is, that the churches at Amoy have been gathered partly by our instrumentality, and are dependent partly on us for instruction. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China If our Presbyterial order be scriptural, all these churches at Amoy, growing out of each other, are bound to associate together, ecclesiastically. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China They believed in the impregnability of Amoy, and it was allowed that no inconsiderable skill as well as great expense had been devoted to the strengthening of the place. China And there was another honored Mission in Amoy—that of the London Missionary Society, whose operations have been followed by abundant and singular success. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. At the last, held in January, important business was transacted affecting the 1st and 2d Congregations of Amoy, both of which are under the immediate superintendence of the American Mission. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China But even yet there is not so much of a native element in their whole Synod as there is already in the little Church in the region of Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China If our position had been like theirs, occupying the ground at Amoy alone, possibly we should have done as they have. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The first outbreak occurred at Amoy in May, 1853, when some thousand marauders, under an individual named Magay, seized the town and held it until the following November. China A preacher, sixty miles from Foochow, one hundred and fifty miles north of Amoy, barely escaped with his life. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. But has it been more successful than the Mission at Amoy? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China It will last only until the Church at Amoy has sufficient development to stand alone. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China After that, the churches at Amoy which have been under our care, and those which have been under the care of the English Presbyterians, may again unite in one Denomination, if they see fit. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Various difficulties presented themselves with regard to the foreign settlements, and the island of Kulangsu at Amoy had to be evacuated because its name was not mentioned in the treaty. China Dr. Talmage was thoroughly acquainted with the spoken language of Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The Missionaries at Amoy, as well as the ministers in this country, admit both these principles fully. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Their Missionary efforts is one of the most striking and praiseworthy characteristics of the Amoy churches. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China This subject does not simply relate to the interests of the Church at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China As the installments of the indemnity were paid the troops and fleet were withdrawn, but a garrison was left for some time in Chusan and Kulangsu, the island off Amoy. China He was prepared to die and to be buried at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. But when they come to describe the present condition and relations of the churches at Amoy, their language, to say the least, is very unfortunate. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Further to illustrate the unity of the Churches under the care of the two Missions, I will transcribe from the Reports of the Amoy Mission, for the years 1861 and 1862. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Missionaries and Assistant Missionaries of the Reformed Dutch Church at Amoy, at the close if the year 1861. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Tabular View of the Churches and Mission Stations under the care of the Reformed Dutch Church, and English Presbyterian Church, in Amoy and vicinity. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China He will spend the remaining nights of this week and the Sabbath at various stations under the care of the Missions at Amoy, and say some parting words to the native Christians. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. If this language is also meant to imply that the Classis at Amoy is usurping authority, it is answered in other parts of this paper. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The two Churches at Amoy, and the one at Chioh-be are under the care of the Missionaries of the Reformed Dutch Church. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China It is so far removed from Amoy that it cannot conveniently be placed under the supervision of either of the Consistories. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The Congregation worshiping there belongs, mostly, to the First Church at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China When the sun of Dr. Talmage's life set, it was to the Chinese brethren at Amoy, like the setting of a great hope. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Your Committee can easily understand how reluctantly our Missionaries may have been, or may still be, to disturb, or alter, or modify the relations of the Churches at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Churches and Mission Stations under the care of the Reformed Dutch and English Presbyterian Missions at Amoy, December 31, 1862. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China It is near enough to the First Church, at Amoy, to be under its supervision. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Talmage said he wished to express his gratitude to the fathers and brethren for all their kindness to himself and the Missionaries at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China When Mr. Burns arrived at Amoy, providentially he found and secured a room not far from our church edifice, and near to the residences of several of our church members. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The important question now is, what will be the result of this decision on the Church at Amoy? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China He felt no desire to disobey the Synod, nor will the Missionaries at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China I did express for myself, and as I believed, in accordance with the views of the Missionaries at Amoy, that we did not wish, and never had wished to disobey the injunctions of Synod. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China From the report in the last Intelligencer, they will get no light on that subject, but will get the impression that some great mistake has been committed by the Missionaries at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Now, who dare say that this shall not exist at Amoy? Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Let us suppose that one of the brethren feels himself aggrieved by the decision of the Classis of Amoy, and he appeals to the Particular Synod of Albany, and thence to the General Synod. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The documents and statements respecting the Amoy Churches were full and thorough in the information imparted. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China When she told me of this, I asked her how she expected to maintain herself, and whether she thought she should be able to earn a living at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. With gratitude to God we are able to bear testimony that at Amoy we have not as yet seen the first sign of such tendency. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The people of Amoy were inoculated with the virus. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. There are mistaken impressions abroad in the Church, concerning the views and course of your missionaries at Amoy, which must be injurious to the cause of missions in our Church. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The Tai-hoey at Amoy, in this manner, gradually grew up with perfect parity between the native and foreign members. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The people of Amoy have been in continual excitement and fear. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Amoy is cut off from all trade with the large towns around. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They stood side by side during all their work in Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. But to return to the subject of the mistaken impressions concerning the views of your Missionaries at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China It is only at great risk that any merchant junk can at present come to or depart from Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. In Amoy suffering abounds, and I suppose is increasing. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. She lives at a village some fifteen miles or more from Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Still, while this was the case, none of his friends expected that he would develop such marked and varied power as was seen in his entire course at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Bishop Boone soon left Amoy, and no others of his Church have since then been stationed there. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China From that time to the present, she has come the whole distance from her village to Amoy almost every week, in order to hear the Gospel. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The determining word for him was that spoken in a missionary address, by Rev. Elihu Doty, one of the pioneers of the Amoy Mission. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. It is a slow process, but the only one we have at Amoy at present. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Let us suppose that one of the brethren feels himself aggrieved by the decision of the Classis of Amoy and appeals to the Particular Synod of Albany, and thence to General Synod. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. At the present time there are three Missions at Amoy, viz.: the Missions of the American Reformed Dutch Church, of the London Missionary Society, and of the English Presbyterian Church. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Large bodies of the insurgents moved up the river to Chiangchiu, others came down the river to Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Three weeks ago another attempt was made by the Mandarins to retake Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The views of the brethren at Amoy were diametrically opposed to the decisions of the American Board and American Bible Society. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Dear Brethren: We received from you on the 22d ultimo the action taken by the General Synod at its recent session at Newburgh with regard to the proposed organization of a Classis at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Five of them had been baptized by our Missionaries at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China At the same time there was a rising of the insurgents at Tong-an and An-khoe, districts to the north of Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. During the three days of the fight, as you would expect, there was much excitement in Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They came from among the shopkeepers and boatmen of Amoy, from cities and towns along the arms of the sea and up the inland rivers, from remote country hamlets beyond the mountains. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. "Even at the Amoy hospital, which has been in existence nearly thirty years, the number of patients greatly decreased; some days there were almost none." Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. So the remarkable outpouring of that same Spirit in Amoy, and vicinity, occurred sometime after his arrival, and much of this good work was manifestly connected with his labors. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China In the same letter he refers to the Opium habit—and to the initiatory steps toward the formation of a Romanized alphabet for the Amoy Vernacular. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. In the city of Amoy is a temple dedicated to the worship of the emperor and containing a tablet as representative of his person. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The city has an extensive wall, wider and I think more cleanly streets, and is larger than Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Missionaries were not the only foreign residents in Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Amoy was still necessarily their place of residence. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China The distance from Hongkong to Amoy is less than three hundred miles, and is made in twenty-four hours by an ordinary coast steamer. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The same good feeling continues to exist at Amoy as formerly. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. I have to-day been making some inquiries of my teacher concerning the system by which the beggars of Amoy are governed. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. It was at that meeting that a memorial of our brethren at Amoy on the subject of organization, very ably drawn, and presenting fully their views and reasonings, was read and deliberated on. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. All their work at Amoy was in connection with the church under our care. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China There being eighteen wards in the city of Amoy, of course there are eighteen such head-men. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. My teacher thinks there are about two thousand beggars in the city of Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. There is a small district belonging to the city of Amoy called 'The Beggars' Camp.' Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. He prepared a pamphlet, setting forth more clearly the position of the Mission at Amoy, as well as answering objections made to it. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. More recently the English Presbyterian Mission was reinforced by one member with a family, and it seemed a proper time for them to commence more direct work at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China His last field of labor was Amoy, entering it in January, 1842, when the port had just been thrown open and while the British army was still there, and leaving it in January, 1845. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. When I afterwards went to Amoy, I found his name very fragrant, not only among Europeans and Americans, but also among the Chinese. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The first, and still by far the best church-building at Amoy, which is also the first church building erected in China expressly for Chinese Protestant Christian worship, may be called his monument. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The mission of the American Presbyterian Board at Amoy was commenced by the arrival of Rev. T. L. McBryde, in June, 1842. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The first organization of a church at Amoy under our care, by the ordination of a Consistory, took place in 1856. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Though the entire Reformed Mission at Amoy then consisted of only three members, Mr. Doty and Mr. and Mrs. Talmage, still they believed in colonizing. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. By the use of seventeen of these letters we can express every consonant and vowel sound in the Amoy dialect, and by the use of a few additional marks we can designate all the tones. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The City of the "Elegant Gate" Description of Amoy and Amoy Island Ancestral Worship Infanticide Is China to be won, and how? Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Since then that mission has not been continued at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The converts at Amoy, as at Arcot and elsewhere, are to be regarded as 'an integral part' of our Church, and as such are entitled to all the rights and privileges which we possess. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China More than one-half of the men at Amoy are more or less addicted to the habit. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. One-third of all female children born in the city of Amoy are slain. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The first impression on the mind of an individual in approaching the shores of China from the south, and sailing along the coast, as far north as Amoy, is anything but favorable. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The Mission of the English Presbyterian Church at Amoy was commenced by the arrival of James H. Young, M.D., in May, 1850. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. It is the assumption, as a matter of course, that, "the converts at Amoy" are "an integral part of our Church," in this country. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China "On behalf of the members of the English Presbyterian Mission, Amoy." Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Though he had left Amoy, yet he ceased not to do what he could for the work there. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. He brought it home with him, requiring, as he thought, still further revision, and his last labors were the completion of it with the valued assistance of the Rev. Daniel Rapalje, of the Amoy Mission. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. He is now the only member of that Mission at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. In process of time a Church was organized at Chioh-be by the appointment of elders and deacons, then at Peh-chui-ia, then at Mapeng, and then the Church at Amoy was divided into two distinct organizations. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Some congregations were ready to call and support such pastors, and the men were there, for the careful training of native agents had always been a marked feature of the Amoy Mission. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Those who have lately visited Amoy tell us that they who knew them among the Chinese Christians speak lovingly and fondly of those early heroes. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. All the missionaries of Amoy and many Chinese Christians accompanied Mr. Stronach to the boat. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The first converts received into the Christian Church at Amoy were two old men, baptized by Mr. Pohlman in April, 1846. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. It will be admitted that there is a Classis de facto at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China He came to Amoy in 1844, shortly after this port was opened to foreign commerce and missionary labor. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. After the gracious awakening and ingathering at Amoy and in the region about, had taken place, the question of church organization became foremost. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Mr. Boone, of the Episcopal Church of the United States, was at Amoy but a short time. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They now have in connection with their church at Amoy and in vicinity one hundred and fifty-one members. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The English Presbyterians, as they are accustomed to speak of all the Classes of our Church in America, call this Classis at Amoy "a Presbytery." History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China After him there have been no missionaries of that church at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Rev. H. A. Brown arrived in 1845 and left Amoy for the United States in Dec., Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The whole number now connected with our church at Amoy is one hundred and twenty-one. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They have not attempted the organization of any church at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Can they be designed to prejudice the Church at home against the ecclesiastical body which has grown up at Amoy? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China This utterance of the General Synod, while made with the best intentions, fell with exceedingly painful echo on the ears of the missionaries at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. But of the wish and expectation of this Synod to have their action conform as soon as may be to the resolutions of 1857, your committee think the brethren at Amoy should be distinctly informed. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. "Is it the opinion of missionaries at Amoy that the native Presbyters are competent to manage the affairs of Presbytery, and could they safely be left to do so?" Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. There he advocated most earnestly the course which the brethren at Amoy had taken. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. But of the wish and expectation of this Synod to have their action conform, as soon as may be, to the resolutions of 1857, your Committee think the brethren at Amoy should be distinctly informed. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China I suppose you will feel more desirous to learn about the state of politics and war at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. I shall be heartily glad when one of the armies withdraws from Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. I bought it in Amoy nearly a year ago for three dollars. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. But the point is, how can our disapproval of the mongrel Classis mar the peace of the Amoy brethren? Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. English Presbyterians call the body at Amoy a Presbytery, and American Dutchmen call it a Classis! History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China By far the greater proportion of their influence and labors at Amoy has been in the direction of assisting us in our work. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. This was followed up by repeated visits of other brethren from Pechui-ia and Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. In the latter part of July some of these placards and letters accompanying them were received by Chinese at Amoy from their Canton friends. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. This subject does not relate simply to the interests of the Church at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They firmly believe that their course of proceeding, in organizing the Church at Amoy, is not only in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Scriptures, but also with the principles of our Church. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China They were to refer all those on whom the poison took effect to a certain individual at Amoy, who would heal them gratuitously, only requiring of them their names. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. This, doubtless, is an allusion to the hospital for the Chinese at Amoy, where the names of the patients are of course recorded and they receive medicine and medical attendance gratuitously. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. An insurrection was organized in the neighborhood of Amoy early in 1853. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. They finally made their way overland to Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Is this the way to keep the Church at Amoy sound and pure? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China There is still a goodly number of inquirers at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The converts at Amoy, as at Arcot and elsewhere, are to be regarded as 'an integral part of our Church,' and as such are entitled to all the rights and privileges which we possess. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The Amoy church, which in 1856 had been organized by "the setting apart of elders and deacons," was separated into two organizations in 1860, "preparatory to the calling of pastors." Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. On Thursday, the day before yesterday, we arrived safely at Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. I may now also remark that a large amount of the funds for carrying on the work at Amoy is raised in Scotland from members of the Free Church. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Amoy is situated on an island of the same name. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. This part of Amoy island is rugged and mountainous, and interspersed with large granite rocks. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. After passing a little to the north of Amoy, the appearance of the coast entirely changes. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. On account of this unevenness of the streets as well as their narrowness a carriage cannot pass through the city of Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Suppose, according to the new plan, the Missionaries form themselves into the kind of Classis now required of them; what will be the relation of the Classis of Amoy to the Board of Foreign Missions? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China I also love the scenery around the city of Amoy very much. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. On coming to Amoy from the cities and villages which are inland, again the first foreign residence which meets the eye is the residence of missionaries. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The whole Bible has been translated into Amoy Romanized colloquial. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. It is situated on the northern extremity of Amoy Island, and contains, perhaps, two thousand inhabitants. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The Classis at Amoy decide on a certain course of ecclesiastical procedure, or evangelistic labor, and the Board decides on another course; how is such a matter to be settled? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China It was two or three months before he returned again to Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. We might take them to a good distance from Amoy and they would doubtless find their way home again. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. He expected to land at one of the Mission stations on the mainland northeast from Amoy, and then travel overland on foot or by sedan-chair to Foochow. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. The sad and sudden departure of Mr. Pohlman so affected a maiden sister, Miss Pohlman, then at Amoy, as to unsettle her mind and necessitate an immediate return to the United States. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Or are there to be two distinct evangelistic policies carried on at Amoy, the one by the Mission, and the other by the Classis? History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China He was the senior member of that Mission, having arrived at Amoy, July, 1855, twenty-two years ago. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. On Sunday afternoon our new church was consecrated to the worship of the only true God, the first building built for this purpose in Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Amoy, rather Kolongsu, where all the Europeans then resided, in those days was not such a place. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. After a few ineffectual efforts to get employment, he returned to visit his father's family; They reside a day's journey from Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Perhaps it will be thought that schism is too hard a term whereby to designate the separation of the Church at Amoy. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China When I arrived at Amoy in 1847, he was suffering from ophthalmia. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. His work at Amoy was less than five years. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Mr. Burns came to Amoy for the simple purpose of preaching the Gospel. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. I have seen persons who are called beggars in the United States, but I never saw a real beggar till I came to Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Such, however, is not the case of the six churches at Amoy, and others growing up under their care and the care of your own and the English Presbyterian Missionaries. History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China Mr. Burns continued to spend much of his time in that place and vicinity until he was called to leave Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. She was poor and lived at a distance from Amoy. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. Since her baptism, she has rented a room in Amoy, that she may live within sound of the Gospel. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. |
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