Also, I meant to add that fwiw, the song "Jesus The Light Of The World" that I remember singing at church wasn't only sung during the Christmas season.

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Mahalia singing the phone directory would be a religious experience.
-Slag

I heartily agree.

Here's two YouTube clips that are still available {though I'm not sure if they will also be removed}.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSHvUvlzznc
Mahalia Jackson- "Precious Lord Take My Hand"

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gta4B1MBU0
Mahalia Jackson - His Eye Is On The Sparrow

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I'm unsure if I posted these links before. If so, my apologies.

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It occurs to me that it would be helpful to post an alphabetized listing of the songs in this thread so far. I'll do that as soon as possible.