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8 a* i+ h/ ?7 e( ~6 Q& ~# EPresident 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., D& m( ?" @( L; U4 R" O
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch ... charleston-funeral/
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,! t: F0 l# Y% p+ e/ Z
That saved a wretch like me.& u) j) T& V2 Q) ?6 V }0 Z
I once was lost but now am found,
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T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.: m1 g2 l+ v& a( T
And Grace, my fears relieved.
, k$ \5 Z$ {; d* JHow precious did that Grace appear
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Through many dangers, toils and snares
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4 w. w' B; W2 S3 p: T6 @: t'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far0 K9 o. W p5 S- D" {& X2 S$ a
and Grace will lead me home.
. m* O* J8 W! o; UThe Lord has promised good to me.4 W- i' [$ W) y$ x' p
His word my hope secures.( `5 h# f+ Y& N! \) b, v
He will my shield and portion be,
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4 I- {* k* h, Z3 x- eYea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,$ O2 @- G( U r7 F0 C3 ~2 ?
And mortal life shall cease;
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A life of joy and peace.
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