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本帖最后由 billzhao 于 2015-7-8 08:45 编辑
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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.”- i! u3 o. q, d8 ~+ y
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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:9 T- l+ J) ]/ G7 o
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch ... charleston-funeral/2 k! i* h5 ^. Q f
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6 a& {. c5 W; d5 VAmazing Grace Lyrics
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,9 w7 {1 J2 ?) z: Q1 ?! w! k
That saved a wretch like me.
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Was blind, but now I see.
9 B8 [0 ~) o# @T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear./ S( f* z8 I( F3 x8 Y' E: j
And Grace, my fears relieved.9 n6 f( D0 F) D
How precious did that Grace appear2 d/ G L; x1 |' V# E7 S# [, j
The hour I first believed.5 z- N" B+ G. A( ]3 s
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.0 ` O6 R2 s2 X
His word my hope secures.! W$ J2 c3 q9 g
He will my shield and portion be,
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Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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I shall possess within the veil,
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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