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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.”0 V* u% A: o# A- a3 r- q' j
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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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Watch video below, via CNN:
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch ... charleston-funeral/
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That saved a wretch like me.; ] C. H1 S& z6 @% v7 q
I once was lost but now am found,
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T'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 far6 [" R! U9 u; o
and Grace will lead me home.7 T# K# o7 @4 h
The Lord has promised good to me.
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As long as life endures.
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And mortal life shall cease,
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A life of joy and peace.
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,0 |' o4 n: i) g T; N
And mortal life shall cease;
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A life of joy and peace.
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