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18th Century Conversion Poll


Our Daily Bread

Nineteenth century Scottish preacher Horatius Bonar asked 253 Christian friends at what ages they were converted. Here's what he discovered:

Under 20 years of age 138 (54.5%)Between 20 and 30 85 (33.6%)Between 30 and 40 22 (8.7%)Between 40 and 50 4 (1.6%)Between 50 and 60 3 (1.2%)Between 60 and 70 1 (.4%) Over 70 0