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) a* I( _+ z8 p6 {President Barack Obama ended his at times solemn, at times rousing eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed along with eight other African-American churchgoers last week, by leading the congregation in “Amazing Grace.”6 U+ I7 w; i9 O/ K# f/ q
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After repeating those words, “Amazing Grace,” several times, the president paused before launching into the song as the mourners joined him.
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( t: Q" D4 I3 I1 N& {0 y' {. C* NWatch video below, via CNN:
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch ... charleston-funeral/2 ^: c( i1 }' z- C8 z1 ~4 ~/ d
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Amazing Grace Lyrics
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
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I once was lost but now am found,, ]- L! s# }( S$ e( F
Was blind, but now I see.
0 T2 e* W5 _7 ^T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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How precious did that Grace appear4 ^1 Z( e$ b3 |7 s
The hour I first believed." @' |2 _- h& a* t2 e6 \
Through many dangers, toils and snares
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'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far/ s8 ?+ ]8 E1 U9 A. v1 ]7 r
and Grace will lead me home.1 Q3 d% ^, y% S+ x
The Lord has promised good to me.4 m1 m3 G9 N$ ~% a4 g2 G' k
His word my hope secures.9 E X8 ]( ^% n1 a. C' x& d1 B
He will my shield and portion be,9 c% \$ {: D4 o L+ J
As long as life endures.
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And mortal life shall cease,
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A life of joy and peace.' ^- v( v' `, C. b2 h
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A life of joy and peace.
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