among his most famous sermons were "the eagle stirreth her nest" and "dry bones in the valley". in 2011, "the eagle stirreth her nest" was added to the national recording registry of the library of congress. selected sermons are published in a volume edited by the university of illinois press. franklin was also known for his singing voice, and a style of preaching that segued organically into song; he also encouraged his daughter aretha franklin in her musical endeavors. during the 1950s he took her with him on speaking tours and musical engagements, and formed an a cappella group with anthony alexander chamblee, his first cousin.