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

Mahalia Jackson

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Mahalia Jackson
Age: 60 †
Born: 1911
Born: October 26
Died: 1972
Died: January 27
Gospel Singer
Musician
Singer
New Orleans
Louisiana
The Queen of Gospel
Believe
Windows
Blessings
God
Blessing
Window
Open
Heaven
Upon
Pour

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