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本帖最后由 billzhao 于 2015-7-8 08:45 编辑
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/ \- k( _' F" ^9 LPresident 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.”$ A, z: n8 ]: ]
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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,, z- b6 K; G7 e" T' z
That saved a wretch like me.' C$ v0 w' o$ p8 J# J0 G
I once was lost but now am found,
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T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.5 l3 V& t- {( N6 w/ b
And Grace, my fears relieved.
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/ L- h: ]/ D3 G6 @The hour I first believed.
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; j) g T4 G" w'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
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His word my hope secures.6 q. R+ Q, N. F D
He will my shield and portion be,
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And mortal life shall cease,
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Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
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A life of joy and peace.: Z2 f6 z$ \% z% @$ E6 D
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