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. D9 P2 l7 p, G9 O+ k! p/ Y$ l- a; tPresident 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.! f& `1 U+ ~5 i
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Watch video below, via CNN:- k5 n0 Y1 g/ O
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch ... charleston-funeral/
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Amazing Grace Lyrics
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
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I once was lost but now am found," p) _: q9 E. p6 g# J$ r. B( y5 H
Was blind, but now I see.
* W/ K. [! A: s: e" iT'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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: \9 W4 t9 K# {& F+ P- @How precious did that Grace appear k/ r* b( o8 N; |8 z# h6 n9 b7 v
The hour I first believed.4 i' ?; P2 P5 s) l' O
Through many dangers, toils and snares
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7 c: @& t( b+ u% K9 y: q/ a'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far! r/ O W* W# G% z) F4 C5 x) Z
and Grace will lead me home.
: ?1 C3 E4 h7 O0 C3 i- sThe Lord has promised good to me.
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As long as life endures.
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I shall possess within the veil,
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A life of joy and peace.
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