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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.”# o P8 w# ~. Z+ \. F' K) F3 C7 k- [
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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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( W0 l+ O* e! ?' XWatch video below, via CNN:
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,5 q" v+ g$ y' P/ n
That saved a wretch like me.$ I) |: l# _: \
I once was lost but now am found,. N! v4 {! Q0 J9 I7 r
Was blind, but now I see.
1 Z# ^0 g* o' u YT'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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How precious did that Grace appear
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Through many dangers, toils and snares
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'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far+ Z+ { f6 i# Q6 G; G' @0 [0 I5 @
and Grace will lead me home.
0 R3 P+ a2 i# Q" sThe Lord has promised good to me.
6 ~ B7 _; _- n- W8 UHis word my hope secures.
# r7 v9 ?0 I, zHe will my shield and portion be,
% ~ e# G& ]" H4 Z+ A$ a7 w; PAs long as life endures.: c" v& s- K7 ^/ p7 ?5 e
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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A life of joy and peace.
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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I shall profess, within the vail,
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