Barack Obama: John Lewis fought for our highest ideals | Barack Obama

In a transcript of his remarks at the congressman's funeral, the former president calls on Americans to follow Lewis's lead at a time of crisis

Representative John Lewis, a legendary civil rights leader and member of Congress, died of cancer on 17 July. In a eulogy at his memorial on Thursday, Barack Obama spoke about Lewis's legacy, especially the importance of continuing his fight to protect voting rights. This is an abridged version of his remarks.

James wrote to the believers: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing."