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Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein
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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Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein,
die finstre Nacht bricht stark herein.
Leucht uns, Herr Christ, du wahres Licht,
laß uns im Finstern tappen nicht.
Dir sei Dank, daß du uns den Tag
vor Schaden G'fahr und mancher Plag'
durch deine Engel hast behüt'
aus Gnad' und väterlicher Güt'.
Womit wir han erzürnet dich,
dasselb verzeih uns gnädiglich,
und rechn' es uns'rer Seel' nicht zu,
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About Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein
Melchior Vulpius's motet Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein is a sacred German work for mixed voices, offered here in various SATB, SSAT, and SSAA arrangements. The text, which contemplates the coming of night, invokes Christ as the true light and expresses gratitude for divine protection during the day. It continues with a plea for forgiveness and a prayer for peaceful rest, protected by angels from the evil foe and shielded from terror, phantom, and fire. This motet is a reflective setting, suitable for contemplative moments, and draws on the rich tradition of German sacred music. Its varied scoring options allow for flexibility in performance.
