C. A. Tindley – Gospel Pioneer (Part 1)
A generation before Thomas A. Dorsey wrote “Precious Lord (Take My Hand),” Charles Albert Tinley (1851-1933) laid the groundwork for gospel music and a social gospel. Tindley, who brought something new to the Christian worship service, was one of the eminent Methodist preachers at the turn of the 20th century. Hymnologist James Abbington described Tindley … [Read more…]