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本帖最后由 billzhao 于 2015-7-8 08:45 编辑
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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.”
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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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8 R. P8 {* L+ m; k6 uWatch video below, via CNN:
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5 S" F5 e, A% j$ Y' YAmazing Grace Lyrics
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y+ m: P1 j- S$ c6 Y- m9 x4 EAmazing Grace, how sweet the sound,, a, A, E; ?# k) v$ `
That saved a wretch like me.
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Was blind, but now I see. E' {% c/ p1 O9 V3 _( [2 f
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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Through many dangers, toils and snares
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'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
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The Lord has promised good to me.! N* L. E! d8 d* K- {
His word my hope secures.; ?$ Y3 `) |% {
He will my shield and portion be,
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I shall possess within the veil,, V! |" X* t, w, |. N, A3 ?( b" v
A life of joy and peace.$ I9 z/ {+ Y4 n K
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,5 G. A# [: j( L
And mortal life shall cease;
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