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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.”
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, B* ?& J% }& |( tAfter 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: f1 u) ?6 H2 d2 `
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound," k' S1 M, X& l3 k* G
That saved a wretch like me.; o+ z, L- e6 r& V3 b) D/ c+ d6 G
I once was lost but now am found,% I; P% y T5 y& B8 x7 v. G
Was blind, but now I see.+ I7 w7 _# |3 Q. q
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
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How precious did that Grace appear
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Through many dangers, toils and snares
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7 t& j1 L' S; i' L6 A'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
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The Lord has promised good to me.7 N7 q0 U* s$ s
His word my hope secures.% j* |$ Y" |; K- u! x
He will my shield and portion be,
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Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,! F1 u3 V3 M! L; e5 V' C" T+ x
And mortal life shall cease,# L# C. h) v. s; i
I shall possess within the veil,8 }5 D+ o* _" I# I. l
A life of joy and peace.9 `6 z$ G( b- q" y$ w
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,9 k4 J ^' L: A" p! f; ^% m0 `
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I shall profess, within the vail,9 u, W- ]" w S: N2 d% l4 K1 d
A life of joy and peace.
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