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5 |1 x. B8 ^# S7 ~% f* vPresident 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.; D* M+ o( S* O9 z& F! U6 X% {* o
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4 p) h4 K$ F" C$ q" R3 ?: @Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound," x+ v) I, R' O' Z! I- L
That saved a wretch like me.
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Was blind, but now I see., x+ O* \) w5 ]. n; T1 W- B4 H
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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How precious did that Grace appear
7 Z$ K: d; }( v$ f- k0 r+ MThe hour I first believed.! }" Q* E' m9 i! h0 M- W; P
Through many dangers, toils and snares i0 v/ U: V, P) u! A
I have already come;! d) j3 G8 } h
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
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3 ?& a5 e8 x( ^* CThe Lord has promised good to me.8 B3 J' `* Z1 C2 P6 O9 [
His word my hope secures.
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As long as life endures.
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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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A life of joy and peace.: x* h# ]; M9 f# c7 u
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