Reverend J.M. Gates
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Reverend J.M. Gates (1884-c.1941) was an American Christian preacher and gospel music singer. From 1914 to his death, he was the pastor of Mount Cavalry Baptist Church in Rock Dale Park, Atlanta. He had a very prolific recording career. Many of his songs were strong warnings of the hellish punishments that awaited sinners. He frequently re-recorded songs. His recordings have recently been re-released by Document Records.
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A modified version of his song 'Death's Black Train Is Coming' was performed by the band Gob Iron on their debut album, 'Death Songs For The Living'.