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本帖最后由 billzhao 于 2015-7-8 08:45 编辑 % J4 \, S4 \" ~$ Q7 c8 S
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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.”$ R/ Y. r2 G, z; a! h
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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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( p ^8 e$ [3 u1 `" C/ ?$ iAmazing Grace Lyrics
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound," ?. Q% w! n9 U! V% A! D" L# o" _
That saved a wretch like me.$ I/ g# \5 {* @- R: @: d& z
I once was lost but now am found,$ [( y3 d. w$ H1 ?2 i6 }! u) c
Was blind, but now I see.$ v" O0 {1 H) I/ |
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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) p9 L, X+ T3 W/ fHow 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
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The Lord has promised good to me.
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He will my shield and portion be,
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Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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A life of joy and peace.& X- G( c0 o; U+ @
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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