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The Biography of Charles Albert Tindley
C. A. Tindley – Gospel Pioneer (Part 1) – WHAT THE DATA SAY!
Charles Albert Tindley
American minister and composer ()
Charles Albert Tindley | |
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| Born | Charles Tindley ()July 7, Berlin, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, () (aged&#;82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | minister, composer |
| Spouse | Daisy Henry |
Charles Albert Tindley (July 7, – July 26, ) was an American Methodistminister and gospel musiccomposer.
His composition "I'll Overcome Someday"[1] is credited as the basis for the U.S. Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome".[2] Another of his hymns is "Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There" (), as well as "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" ().
Often referred to as "The Prince of Preachers",[3] he educated himself, became a minister and founded one of the largest Methodist congregations serving the African-American community on the East Coast of the United States.