John Jasper - A slave who preached to Confederate Soldiers during the American Civil War
Harry Hosier - Illiterate, never ordained, former slave. “One of the best preachers in the world and yet one of the humblest creatures I ever saw.” - Thomas Coke
When my way groweth drear, Precious Lord, linger near, When my light is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall, Take my hand, precious Lord Lead me on - Thomas Dorsey
Marshal Keeble - Born to slaves, yet credited with starting nearly every African-American Church of Christ in Tennessee