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Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein b
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein b 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 b
Melchior Vulpius's German hymn Hinunter ist der Sonnen Schein b offers a rich texture for eight voices, split between two SATB choirs. The composer masterfully contrasts the two choirs, creating a dialogue that enhances the devotional text. The music reflects the solemnity of the evening, as the text invokes Christ as the true light to guide believers through the encroaching darkness. It speaks of gratitude for divine protection during the day and seeks forgiveness for sins. The hymn concludes with a plea for angelic protection against the 'evil foe' and deliverance from fear, specters, and fire, a powerful expression of faith and trust in God's safeguarding grace.
