Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. — Mahalia Jackson
Baby, black promoters oppressed me before white promoters ever got hold of me. Don’t talk skin to me. — Mahalia Jackson
Do you know most of the jewish songs have the same trend of sadness as negro spirituals? — Mahalia Jackson
God can make you anything you want to be, but you have to put everything in his hands. — Mahalia Jackson
Gospel music rhythms are not african in origin, although I know that’s what the jazz experts say. — Mahalia Jackson
If you believe in God, he will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you. — Mahalia Jackson