About
American Methodist minister and gospel music composer who is considered one of the founding fathers of American gospel music. He was frequently referred to as "The Prince of Preachers".
Before Fame
He educated himself and became a Methodist minister.
Trivia
He grew up during the Civil War and afterwards, he moved to Philadelphia.
Family Life
His father was a slave, and his mother was free.
Associated With
He was a gospel composer, while Marvin Sapp was a gospel singer.
