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! T- _$ X) n& a# V" 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.”5 [9 [9 L; @) [/ _: U4 ]" M
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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, how sweet the sound,9 s: Y* P) d5 l
That saved a wretch like me.2 Z( Q4 ?: r9 n1 O$ x
I once was lost but now am found,
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How precious did that Grace appear0 J- P7 e2 ^0 `( v5 u
The hour I first believed.
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'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
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The Lord has promised good to me.# s" G5 r; o! U7 T: ?
His word my hope secures.
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As long as life endures.
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And mortal life shall cease,
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A life of joy and peace.
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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A life of joy and peace.
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