Welcome to our collection of inspiring quotes by the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia Jackson, born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice and profound impact on music and civil rights. With her soul-stirring performances and unwavering dedication to her faith, Jackson became one of the most influential figures in gospel music history, earning her the title The Queen of Gospel.
Throughout her career, Mahalia Jackson used her voice not only to uplift spirits but also to advocate for social justice and equality. She was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, performing at events alongside prominent leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. Her renditions of spirituals like We Shall Overcome became anthems for the struggle against racial injustice, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of millions.
Below, you’ll find a selection of Mahalia Jackson’s most memorable quotes, offering insight, inspiration, and wisdom. Feel free to use these quotes to uplift your spirit, share them with others, or even adorn them with stylish fonts on images. Let Mahalia Jackson’s words resonate with you as you embark on your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
How can you sing of amazing grace and all God’s wonders without using your hands? Mahalia Jackson
I don’t worry too much about the script, I just ad lib, like Pearl Bailey. Mahalia Jackson
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. Mahalia Jackson
Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that’s what the jazz experts say. Mahalia Jackson
When you sing gospel you have a feeling there is a cure for what’s wrong. Mahalia Jackson
Money just draws flies. Mahalia Jackson
God can make you anything you want to be, but you have to put everything in his hands. Mahalia Jackson
The trouble with records is that they’re too short. Mahalia Jackson
Put your mind on the gospel. And remember – there’s one God for all. Mahalia Jackson
The mind and the voice by themselves are not sufficient. 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
Without a song, each day would be a century. 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
When you are through with the blues, you’ve got nothing to rest on. Mahalia Jackson
If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you. 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
Sometimes you ask God for something and you don’t know what you’re asking. Mahalia Jackson
The old Devil gets mad when you’re trying to do good. Pray that God will move the stumbling blocks. Mahalia Jackson
They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills. Mahalia Jackson
Baby, black promoters oppressed me before white promoters ever got hold of me. Don’t talk skin to me. Mahalia Jackson
Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope. 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
One thing about playing the real jazz is that you can’t count it. Mahalia Jackson
You’re blessed if you have the strength to work. Mahalia Jackson
I hope to bring people to God with my songs. Mahalia Jackson
This is the place to see the stars – Hollywood Bowl. Mahalia Jackson
Anybody that sings the blues is in a deep pit, yelling for help. Mahalia Jackson
I’ll come to any benefit if I see SCLC get all the money. Mahalia Jackson
Everybody needs somebody. Mahalia Jackson
Do you know most of the Jewish songs have the same trend of sadness as Negro spirituals? Mahalia Jackson
Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help. Mahalia Jackson
My hands, my feet, I throw my whole body to say all that is within me. Mahalia Jackson
I close my eyes when I sing so I can feel the song better. Mahalia Jackson
