Robert morrison

Chapter 3- Preparation for the Great Adventure 1805-1807

By edwardsc1@mca.org.tw
  • Morrison goes to London.

    Morrison goes to London.

    Morrison was told that he must either to London or Edinburgh for further studies. He went to London, where he lodged at Greenwich Observatory to study astronomy.

  • Introducing Sam-Tuk

    and Rev. William Willis Moseley of Northamptonshire introduced Sam-Tuck to Robert
  • Sam-Tuck starts tutoring Morrision.

    Sam-Tuck starts tutoring Morrision.

    Sam-Tuk, a Chinese student sent to England to study English, starts tutoring Robert Morrison.

  • Saying Goodbye

    Summer 1806- went back to Newcastle to say goodbye to relatives before leaving for China to spread the Good News.
  • Rejection

    Rejection

    In 1806 The East India Company rejected him.
  • Morrison is Ordained to work at Scots Church

    Morrison is Ordained to work at Scots Church

    January 7, 1807 Morrison was ordained to work of the ministry in Scots Church, Swallow Street.
  • Translates Chinese Manuscript

    Translates Chinese Manuscript

    A Chinese manuscript had been found in a British museum. Robert and his tutor, Sam-Tuck, helped translate it.