“Gospel songs are the songs of hope. When you sing gospel you have the feeling there is a cure for what's wrong, but when you are through with the blues, you've got nothing to rest on.” FeelingsSongCuresGospel Songs Author:Mahalia Jackson
“Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope.” SongDespairGospel Songs Book:Movin' on Up Source: Movin' on Up
“Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.” KnowsJazzRhythmExpertsGospel MusicGospel Songs Author:Mahalia Jackson
