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8 p* z3 t+ ^8 z9 Q4 M% zPresident 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./ K9 T h8 o' ^: ?7 C& N9 y7 D
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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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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
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Was blind, but now I see.% s" N+ \, u1 W: |% p1 b! w
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.4 ?& i1 ]% G# E$ }, v
And Grace, my fears relieved.
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The hour I first believed.1 M: K- B5 r6 A8 @
Through many dangers, toils and snares1 Q% Z$ Q5 K S( s6 Y, b
I have already come;: [3 r8 l) a4 q5 o2 v
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far; S$ |9 b# m* c$ k
and Grace will lead me home.
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His word my hope secures.: A j' H; c7 \( z
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.) E* m2 o0 _+ J$ s: l
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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A life of joy and peace.
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