Now it Is Evening Time to Rest from Labor { 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 } 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. Far from our homes, Lord, drive away temptation; Be Thou our guardian through the hours of darknes s; Under the shadow of Thy wings defend us, Send us Thine angel. As Thy beloved, care for all who suffer; Comfort the prisoned, those in lonely trouble, Widows and orphans; from the power of malice Keep them in safety. Hallowed, O Father, be Thy Name; Thy kingdom Come as in heaven; let Thy will direct us. Feed us, forgive us, free us from all evil, Save us, redeem us. Amen.