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8 d2 f9 n3 B8 ]; l% i" pPresident 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.”* h! b6 s, [5 ^& [ L, T0 G
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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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Amazing Grace Lyrics
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,3 F$ C1 t( } |
That saved a wretch like me.' [& W! i' @# I2 n$ x" g
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* k N# r3 s! W. M4 I
The hour I first believed.
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I have already come;
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His word my hope secures.# x# U2 ?' I, C" Y: Z: d
He will my shield and portion be,& j4 ~8 ^! J3 e1 T9 G* U* a
As long as life endures.1 v1 _% D Q% [
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And mortal life shall cease, j1 t3 m$ ^. c5 A5 `( ]# V7 Q- q
I shall possess within the veil,
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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I shall profess, within the vail,
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