Oh, Christian, never for a moment entertain the thought that God will let you fall. For a child of God to doubt His love, His trustworthiness, His persistence, His will to uphold you and keep you forever from sin... this must grieve his heart terribly. |
What a fellowship, what a joy divine, |
You may play this as fast as you are able, but the last line has a transition difficult for players who exceed their ability. I recommend a comfortable speed, just a little more lively than congregations normally sing. Play with a medium degree of lightness, that is, slightly staccato, in order to bring out the joy. The ornamental passages marked “less” in the second half should be reduced a little in volume and focus to make them recede from the melody. |