13 Quotes & Sayings By Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer and civil rights activist, known as the "Queen of Gospel". She is credited with bringing black gospel music to a wider audience, and was one of the most influential singers in 20th century popular music.

Gospel music is nothing but singing of good tidings --...
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Gospel music is nothing but singing of good tidings -- spreading the good news. It will last as long as any music because it is sung straight from the human heart. Mahalia Jackson
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Someday the sun is going to shine down on me in some faraway place. Mahalia Jackson
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Man has no nobler function than to defend the truth. Mahalia Jackson
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Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope. Mahalia Jackson
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If you want me to sing this Christmas song with the feeling and the meaning, you better see if you can locate that check. Mahalia Jackson
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You're blessed if you have the strength to work. Mahalia Jackson
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It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test. Mahalia Jackson
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If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you. Mahalia Jackson
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Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking. Mahalia Jackson
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Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul man cannot live in health without them. Mahalia Jackson
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Money just draws flies. Mahalia Jackson
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Everybody needs somebody. Mahalia Jackson