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4 g# E; X6 a0 U3 Q* IPresident 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.
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Amazing Grace Lyrics
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2 p/ D5 }& Z! T: v+ n. xAmazing Grace, how sweet the sound,' E% M, B2 {) J2 j) f: g, g
That saved a wretch like me.
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Was blind, but now I see.+ H' H) t1 K# O+ {/ Q7 K
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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How precious did that Grace appear! k5 \+ v4 G1 n1 S# f0 I) k
The hour I first believed. t w4 a0 t! }8 w5 f* D6 K
Through many dangers, toils and snares
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'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far* a7 s$ O9 D3 |! ~4 V
and Grace will lead me home.
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His word my hope secures.
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As long as life endures.
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And mortal life shall cease,6 V% R9 a. |5 y; p8 _
I shall possess within the veil,' l& N& i/ e0 E
A life of joy and peace.
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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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