title: Hand in Hand: Walking with the Psalms Through Loneliness
author: Elizabeth Head Black
description: <P>Elizabeth Head Black is the wife of an Episcopal priest with whom she shares a life of ministry. Well acquainted with her topic, Ms. Black is the product of a family that moved frequently throughout her childhood. As a ministers wife, her adult life has been equally characterized with transition and change. She now lives with her family in South Texas,&nbsp; here she writes and teaches bible study, sharing her enthusiasm for Gods word.</P>
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  LOST IN HIS ARMS
  
  Lord Wrotham’s big, rough hand took hers, but instead of leading her back to
  the floor, he made his way to Elizabeth, speaking a word in her ear.
  
  She laughed and nodded, then rearranged her sheets of music.
  
  He pulled Charlotte onto the floor to stand in front of him. “I hope you will
  not be too scandalized by my request, my lady.” His eyes said he hoped she was
  and a thrill ran from her head to her toes.
  
  “I doubt you can shock me, my lord.” She raised her chin and stared straight
  into his coal-black eyes.
  
  “We shall see.” He grasped her hands, the power in his a tangible thing. His
  touch spread delicious warmth throughout her body. They bowed and Elizabeth
  began a waltz.
  
  Not exactly scandalous, yet a bold choice. The first figure moved easily, with
  little intimate contact. Then, in the second figure, his arms were supposed to
  embrace hers. Instead, they reached all the way around her back until they
  touched. He pulled her closer to him, his li