“ 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
“ 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
“ Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul man cannot live in health without them. Mahalia Jackson
“ 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
“ If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you. Mahalia Jackson
