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

Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking.
Mahalia Jackson

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

The mind and the voice by themselves are not sufficient.
Mahalia Jackson

The old Devil gets mad when you're trying to do good. Pray that God will move the stumbling blocks.
Mahalia Jackson

The trouble with records is that they're too short.
Mahalia Jackson

They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills.
Mahalia Jackson

This is the place to see the stars - Hollywood Bowl.
Mahalia Jackson

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

When you are through with the blues, you've got nothing to rest on.
Mahalia Jackson

When you sing gospel you have a feeling there is a cure for what's wrong.
Mahalia Jackson

Without a song, each day would be a century.
Mahalia Jackson

You're blessed if you have the strength to work.
Mahalia Jackson