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February 1772
Christian Bell was born in London Decr 7th
1742 and came as a little Boy into the Childrens
Oeconomy, he was a very lovely Child, beloved by all
about him. When he arrived to his Boys age, he
was put apprentice to our dear late Br Charlesworth
in the Merchant Business, during which time he
behaved himself as an orderly & faithful Apprentice
and gave full Satisfaction to Br Charlesworth & others
about him. It was evident that there was a work
of Grace in his Heart, & those who were acquainted
with him were in Hopes that he would also be
useful in our Savrs Kingdom, In these years he was
very open hearted & seemed to have no other Concern than
to be formed by our Savr quite according to his Mind, &
to live for Him alone in the World.
He was received into the Congn April 16th 1754 & on
August 29th 1762 he was recd into the Single Brns Choir.
March 27th 1766 he was admitted to the holy Com-
munion; but which had no tthe wished for Effect. Soon
after he went to London where the Snares laid for him
caught a surprizing Hold of him & a love to the World