Billy Graham funeral

Family members enter the tent during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Pallbearers deliver the casket to the funeral tent during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Family members enter the tent during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Family members enter the tent during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Linda McCrary-Fisher, sings "Until Then, a 1958 song by Stuart Hamblen, during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Donald J. Wilton, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, reads Ephesians 2:4-10 during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018. "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Not of works, lest any man should boast.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Virginia "Gigi" Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Billy Kim, president of Far East Broadcasting Company in Korea, offers a tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, president and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, delivers a message during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Tom Bledsoe leads congregational singing of "To God Be the Glory" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Tom Bledsoe leads congregational singing of "To God Be the Glory" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Pipe Major William Boetticher plays "Amazing Grace" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

A man chats with other guests during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Family members enter the funeral tent during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is escorted to his seat during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Maj. Edward Bell Graham, grandson, seats U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and wife Karen Pence, during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Linda McCrary-Fisher, sings "Until Then, a 1958 song by Stuart Hamblen, during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The crowd stands during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Tom Bledsoe, music director, leads the congregation in singing Edward Perronett's 1779 song "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The children of Billy Graham take the stage during the private funeral service for the evangelist in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Jean Ford, sister of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Virginia "Gigi" Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The crowd listens during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The crowd listens during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Billy Kim, president of Far East Broadcasting Company in Korea, offers a tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The crowd, including televangelist Joel Osteen listens during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The crowd listens during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The crowd listens during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, president and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, delivers a message during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, president and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, delivers a message during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Viktor Hamm, Vice President of crusade ministries for Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, instructs guests following the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Gaither Vocal Band sings "Because He Lives" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Tom Bledsoe leads congregational singing of "To God Be the Glory" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Joel Osteen at the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

John Innes, Crusade pianist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, plays a prelude during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Melania Trump watch the family walk in for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Donald J. Wilton, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, reads Ephesians 2:4-10 during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018. "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Not of works, lest any man should boast.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Virginia "Gigi" Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Virginia "Gigi" Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Melania Trump listen to Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, offer a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Nelson "Ned" Graham, son of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Musical artist Michael W. Smith sings "Above All" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Pipe Major William Boetticher plays "Amazing Grace" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Viktor Hamm, Vice President of crusade ministries for Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, instructs guests following the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Gaither Vocal Band sings "Because He Lives" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

People listen and watch the Gaither Vocal Band sing "Because He Lives" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Joel Osteen smiles after the Gaither Vocal Band performed "Because He Lives" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, president and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, delivers a message during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Tom Bledsoe leads congregational singing of "To God Be the Glory" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

George E. Battle, Jr., Bishop of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Charlotte, offers the closing prayer during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Pipe Major William Boetticher plays "Amazing Grace" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and wife, Karen Pence, walk to their seats during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper takes his seat during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Vice President Mike Pence and wife Karen Pence, First Lady Melania Trump, U.S. President Donald Trump listen at their seats during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Virginia "Gigi" Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, walks back to her seat after offering a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

A man raises his arms in praise as Tom Bledsoe leads congregational singing of "To God Be the Glory" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

A woman wipes her face during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

A woman wipes her face during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, president and CEO of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, delivers a message during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Family members leave the funeral tent following the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

James Dobson arrives before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Family carry the casket for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Linda McCrary-Fisher, sings "Until Then, a 1958 song by Stuart Hamblen, during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Victoria Osteen arrives before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Joel Osteen joins all in a prayer during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Jean Ford, sister of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Virginia "Gigi" Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, offers a family tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Musical artist Michael W. Smith sings "Above All" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Musical artist Michael W. Smith pauses after singing "Above All" during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Sami Dagher, pastor and church planter from Middle East, offers a tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Billy Kim, president of Far East Broadcasting Company in Korea, offers a tribute during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Kathie Lee Gifford talks with members of the media before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Televangelist Joel Osteen talks with members of the media before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin talks with members of the media before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Country and Bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs arrives for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Former Gov. Sarah Palin (Alaska), left, Kathie Lee Gifford, middle, and Greta Van Susteren talk before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Rick Warren arrives before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin arrive before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin arrive before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Victoria Osteen arrives before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Victoria Osteen arrives before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin arrive before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Carolina Panthers NFL owner Jerry Richardson arrives before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Guests take a photo with a flower cross before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

The rock marking the entrance to the Billy Graham Library before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Guests arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Guests arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Guests arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Guests arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Guests arrive for the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory talks to members of the media before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory talks to members of the media before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

A cross of lillies is at the front of the tent during the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

People arrive before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

People arrive before the private funeral service for Billy Graham in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, March 2, 2018.