Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say. Mahalia Jackson africanexpertgospel Change image and share on social
I hope to bring people to God with my songs. Mahalia Jackson bringgodhope Change image and share on social
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. Mahalia Jackson faithhealthlive Change image and share on social
The Lord doesn't like us to be dead. Be alive. Sometimes I dance to the glory of the Lord, because He said so. Mahalia Jackson alivedancedead Change image and share on social
When you are through with the blues, you've got nothing to rest on. Mahalia Jackson bluehaverest Change image and share on social
The old Devil gets mad when you're trying to do good. Pray that God will move the stumbling blocks. Mahalia Jackson blockdevilgod Change image and share on social
Time is important to me because I want to sing long enough to leave a message. I'm used to singing in churches where nobody would dare stop me until the Lord arrives! Mahalia Jackson arrivechurchdare Change image and share on social
Without a song, each day would be a century. Mahalia Jackson centurydaysong Change image and share on social
