Jennifer Holliday praised on social media for singing Rep. John Lewis home

Among the guests at the Atlanta homegoing service for Rep. John Lewis was singer and actress Jennifer Holliday.

The vocalist was at Ebenezer Baptist Church to sing during Lewis’ funeral.

Having sung “Only What You Do for Christ Will Last” earlier in the service, Holliday returned to sing “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” just before former President Barack Obama eulogized the late civil rights icon and congressman.

Twitter sang her praises.

Jennifer Holliday ain't ever not sang her face off. Ever.
— joshua henry jenkins (@joshjenks) July 30, 2020

This song will get you every time. "Take My Hand, Precious Lord." And you can tell Jennifer Holliday is about to take us places. #JohnLewis
— T.J. Holmes (@tjholmes) July 30, 2020

Whew. THIS PART. #JenniferHolliday #JohnLewisMemorial #JohnLewisFuneral pic.twitter.com/41TwFv2xae
— Amaka Ubaka (@AmakaUbakaTV) July 30, 2020

That moment you're reduced to tears when you hear Jennifer Holiday sing Take My Hand, Precious Lord at John Lewis funeral. He was such an incredible man and leader. #GoodTrouble
— Jessica Chance (@JessicaChance) July 30, 2020

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