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8 o9 B! w5 {. ^# L4 c+ bPresident 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.”, u0 R+ O) u0 d; s. e. V- W
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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.) C q$ a3 Q% ]
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Watch video below, via CNN:
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5 F5 F1 o) r* _6 I$ JAmazing Grace Lyrics
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
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I once was lost but now am found,
: R% ~5 h& H4 u7 x aWas blind, but now I see.6 H- c$ q7 ?8 w; @/ U; p) M) n
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.1 E* C7 [4 v' _7 Q
And Grace, my fears relieved.6 o; K9 g% G9 O; {# P
How precious did that Grace appear
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Through many dangers, toils and snares- I- u5 X! G, S5 b" B* y* q! u4 V
I have already come;1 j! o8 w0 A! \ p2 u. C
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
K" n/ \; I# T. \/ k* Eand Grace will lead me home.
+ a4 o8 `% C5 J- [% O7 Y& T" sThe Lord has promised good to me.
/ S$ o W. j5 B c3 l: u1 EHis word my hope secures.
2 w. q# l; F' N+ o& B- F1 T% Q" k; i0 pHe will my shield and portion be,6 S2 E2 D- V* t0 r, S2 E4 _+ h
As long as life endures.
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And mortal life shall cease,
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,3 v. G, ^' y3 I! S/ A
And mortal life shall cease;
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A life of joy and peace.$ _ d# ~! Q+ }8 ^( k; F
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