At the wish of Margaret Thatcher, a central role in her funeral ceremony was given to her 19- years old granddaughter, Amanda. Amanda addressed the audience with the reading from the Bible, from St Paul's Letter to the Ephesians VI, 10-18 (also Margaret Thatcher’s choice). This Letter is about permanent fight “against the wiles of the devil…, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places”.
It must have been difficult for a teenager — to read the Bible in front of the Queen, the Prime Minister, foreign dignitaries, millions TV-watchers. But Amanda was fearless & perfect — she addressed the audience with remarkable confidence, grace & real class.


And for those who are fond of «Listen to it while reading it» method of learning English:

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;