BLESS THIS HOUSE - Mahalia Jackson - Bless this house, O Lord, we pray Make it safe by night and day Bless these walls so firm and stout Keeping want and troubles out Bless the roof and chimney top Let thy love flow all about Bless this house that it may prove Ever open to joy and truth Bless us all that we may be Fit, O Lord, to dwell with thee Bless us so that one day we May dwell, dear Lord, with thee

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Bless This House

Mahalia Jackson

Album    :  The Lord's Prayer

                Christmas With Mahalia Jackson

Writers   :  May Brahe, Helen Taylor

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 lyrics

Bless this house, O Lord, we pray
Make it safe by night and day
Bless these walls so firm and stout
Keeping want and troubles out

Bless the roof and chimney top
Let thy love flow all about
Bless this house that it may prove
Ever open to joy and truth

Bless us all that we may be
Fit, O Lord, to dwell with thee
Bless us so that one day we
May dwell, dear Lord, with thee

 Jackson (/məˈheɪliə/mə-HAY-lee-ə; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". She became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. She was described by entertainer Harry Belafonte as "the single most powerful black woman in the United States". She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million-sellers.

"I sing God's music because it makes me feel free", Jackson once said about her choice of gospel, adding, "It gives me hope. With the blues, when you finish, you still have the blues."

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Bless This House was released in 1956 and features Mahalia Jackson and the Falls-Jones Ensemble. This LP is a favorite of the gospel purists who feel alienated by Jackson's collaborations with pop artists like Percy Faith and Harpo Marx. The songs on Bless This House feature great supporting performances by pianist Mildred Falls and organist Ralph Jones. Highlights include a jazzy, swinging "Let the Church Roll On," a dark, bluesy "Trouble With the Word," and energetic versions of "Down By the Riverside" and "It Don't Cost Very Much." Bless This House includes some of Jackson's most serious offerings and reflects the influence of blues singers Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey on her vocal style. A great introduction to Jackson's joyous, religious music and a good beginning for new listeners.

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