Mahalia Jackson

“Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul man cannot live in health without them.”

“If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you.”

“Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking.”

“Put your mind on the gospel. And remember - there's one God for all.”

“Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope.”

“I hope to bring people to God with my songs.”

“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.”

“Money just draws flies.”

“I'll come to any benefit if I see SCLC get all the money.”

“You're blessed if you have the strength to work.”

“They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills.”

“If you want me to sing this Christmas song with the feeling and the meaning, you better see if you can locate that check.”