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Die helle Sonn' leucht't jetzt herfür
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Die helle Sonn' leucht't jetzt herfür by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
1. Die helle Sonn' leucht't jetzt herfür,
frölich vom Schlaf aufstehen wir.
Gott Lob, der uns in dieser Nacht
behütet vor des Teufels Macht!
2. Herr Christ, den Tag uns auch behüt
vor Sünd' und Schand' durch deine Güt',
laß deine lieben Engelein
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About Die helle Sonn' leucht't jetzt herfür
Hugo Distler's motet, Die helle Sonn' leucht't jetzt herfür, is a sacred work for SSA voices, sung in German. The text, dating from 1609, offers a prayer for the morning. It begins by rejoicing at the dawn and thanking God for protection during the night, imploring Christ to safeguard the day from sin and shame, and to allow angels to act as guardians. The prayer extends to asking for success in daily tasks and work, so that all endeavours may bring praise and honour to God. Distler's setting brings this heartfelt plea to life, reflecting the devotional spirit of its Lutheran origins.
