Selected sermons and his life history in his own words are published in a volume edited by Jeff Todd Titon for the University of Illinois Press. Franklin was also known for his singing voice and for mastery of a style of musical preaching traditional in the Black Baptist church called "whooping".
Chosen sermons and his life story are presented in a volume edited by Jeff Todd Titon for the University of Illinois Press. Franklin was also admired for his singing voice and proficiency in a style of musical preaching typical of the Black Baptist church called "whooping".