The Lord Is My Light

Mahalia Jackson ( /məˈheɪljə/ mə-HAYL-yə; 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". Jackson 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. more »

Year:: 1960
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The Lord is my light and my salvation
Whom shall I fear Lord
The Lord is the strength of my life
Whom shall I be afraid

Wait on the Lord
Be of good courage
And he shall strengthen your heart
Wait I say on the Lord, wait I say on the Lord

The Lord is my light and my salvation
Whom shall I fear Lord

VERSE 2
O le atua o lo'u malamalama
Ma lo'u fa'aolataga
O ai ou te fefe iai

O le atua o ia o le malosi 
I lo'u olaga 
O ai ou te fefe iai

Fa a ta li mo le atua
Ia fa ama losi
E fa amalosi lo'u agaga
Fa a ta li mo le atua
Fa a ta li mo le atua

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Whom shall I be afraid - till end

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Written by: FRANCES ALLITSEN, LINDA MC KECHNIE

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