Hinunter ist der Sonne Schein

Hugo Distler composed this sacred motet for three-part women's voices (SAA) in German. The text expresses a plea for divine protection during the night, asking Christ, the true light, to guide the singers and prevent them from stumbling in darkness. It continues with a prayer for forgiveness of sins and a request for peaceful rest. The motet concludes with a petition for protection from the evil enemy and deliverance from fear, anxiety, and the peril of fire, invoking God's mercy. The composition reflects the devotional nature of its text, offering solace and seeking divine safeguarding.