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

[@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 ..

[@sherikalang8662]

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

[@jacquelinebowls2719]

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

[@samanthaosborne3803]

His living was not in vain. RIP

[@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.

[@lizvargas3358]

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

[@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.

[@britishlad5648]

Sing Kathleen J. Bertrand, love!!!

[@chosenremnant]

Oh my goodness...so moving!

[@kellyreed8001]

Truely so beautiful ..

[@joannchamness3194]

Thank you & God bless you and keep you always.

[@mindymcgeeschleifer6527]

Absolutely AWESOME

[@ambriaashley3383]

Amazing!! Made me cry

[@soulstired3654]

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

[@jessiejohnson4328]

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

[@evettegscott4483]

Mighty angelic vocals from above

[@michellesingleton8344]

Beautiful 💞💞💞

[@MrStyle23]

What a beautiful reading of a great song.

[@francinecaldwell9258]

Beautiful

[@gloriafranklin3908]

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

[@lavernesteadman503]

My Life Purpose.

[@joannchamness3194]

RIP Senator John Lewis. 🥀

[@soulstired3654]

God give her strength and your hands

[@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.

[@rasheedrasheed1974]

She betta sangggg

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜💥

[@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.

[@judydouglas671]

AMEM

[@sylviaberry4810]

So great. Who's the pianist???

[@kathleenbertrand2537]

His name is Kenny Banks, Sr.

[@Buisness1]

THIS was NOT John Lawes funeral.

[@necoalharris3976]

❤🙏❤

[@dovrose5155]

What about coronavirus?

[@ludy41]

What about it? Ask Mr Dump.

[@ernest6710]

Idot