Now it Is Evening; Time to Rest from Labor by Petrus Herbert, 1566 THE MOULDERING VINE—Carrell DIVA SERVATRIX—French Church melody Now it Is Evening; Time to Rest from Labor 1 Now it is evening; time to rest from labor; Father, according to Thy will and pleasure, Through the night-season have Thy whole creation Safe in Thy keeping. 2 Far from our homes, Lord, drive away temptation; Be Thou our guardian through the hours of darkness; Under the shadow of Thy wings defend us, Send us