Kathleen J. Bertrand performs 'If I Can Help Somebody' during John Lewis' funeral

"His living shall not be in vain" are the touching last words of the song. .
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[@prismanticdunno8472]

there could not be a more perfect song for John Lewis’s life than this

[@samanthaosborne3803]

His living was not in vain. RIP

[@mariewilliams4290]

This brought tears to my eyes. Not just for Mr. John R. Lewis.
I had this song performed at my Mother’s funeral in 2012.

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

This is so fitting for this great Man for the People !! Rest in Heaven ..

[@jacquelinebowls2719]

This is what we all should want, our living not be in vain....A beautiful song andl fitting.

[@sherikalang8662]

Yes, yes! Hallelujah! We should all live so our living will NOT be in vain!

[@rggunter]

This was my Big Mama’s favorite song. I’ve observed that older Black people of a certain age and tradition truly treasure this song. It’s powerful.

[@soulstired3654]

You have to understand their journey to know why it resonates with our generation

[@rggunter]

Souls Tired365 indeed, I do understand their journey.

[@chosenremnant]

Oh my goodness...so moving!

[@britishlad5648]

Sing Kathleen J. Bertrand, love!!!

[@kennethhenshaw9003]

Amen. I agree. What a beautiful rendition and an appropriate honest statement in song. This was my friend, Mike Shorts’ motto. He slipped away into eternity in 1992. Rest In Peace.

[@lizvargas3358]

Very beautiful performance and tribute to John Her voice transcends peace and love to humanity

[@jessiejohnson4328]

Wowww! Yes my sentiments exactly...absolutely fitting... RIP John Lewis

[@kellyreed8001]

Truely so beautiful ..

[@evettegscott4483]

Mighty angelic vocals from above

[@ambriaashley3383]

Amazing!! Made me cry

[@soulstired3654]

We had to sing these songs to keep from crying, it gave us strength to keep going

[@joannchamness3194]

Thank you & God bless you and keep you always.

[@MrStyle23]

What a beautiful reading of a great song.

[@lavernesteadman503]

My Life Purpose.

[@michellesingleton8344]

Beautiful 💞💞💞

[@joannchamness3194]

RIP Senator John Lewis. 🥀

[@gloriafranklin3908]

REST-IN-PARADISE
MR.JOHN LEWIS,YOUR LIVING WAS NOT IN VAIN.
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY 🙏. BUT "GOD"

[@mindymcgeeschleifer6527]

Absolutely AWESOME

[@francinecaldwell9258]

Beautiful

[@bettyjones4674]

Only what we do will count, but when we forgive others and learn to help one another and treat one other as you would won't to be treated. Love each as sister an brother's, and remember to put god first in all things. Then love won't be in vain.

[@soulstired3654]

God give her strength and your hands

[@rasheedrasheed1974]

She betta sangggg

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜💥

[@necoalharris3976]

❤🙏❤

[@judydouglas671]

AMEM

[@sylviaberry4810]

So great. Who's the pianist???

[@kathleenbertrand2537]

His name is Kenny Banks, Sr.

[@rennywren]

... who is the pianist?

[@ambriaashley3383]

He was gettin it!!

[@debrawilson180]

The pianist is Kenny Banks Jr. from Atlanta. Was he not phenomenal?

[@kathleenbertrand2537]

Kenny Banks, Sr.

[@debrawilson180]

Kathleen, you were fantastic. You and Kenny make a wonderful duo.

[@Buisness1]

THIS was NOT John Lawes funeral.

[@dovrose5155]

What about coronavirus?

[@ludy41]

What about it? Ask Mr Dump.

[@ernest6710]

Idot