Psalm 36

This is a psalm prayer in movement to be done in pairs by an even number of persons. How precious is thy steadfast love, O God! Take partners and spread out. One member of each pair begins by kneeling, or sitting back on his or her heels, body bent over; the other begins by standing, facing the partner. Hold this position while the first line is slowly sung or read. Then in response the person kneeling raises his or her back and lifts up his or her hands, palms upward, as the standing person (a "God figure" of love) bends forward and lowers the hands, palms downward, till they meet the upraised hands of the partner. This is done very slowly, so that the meeting of the hands becomes a meaningful moment. The children of men and women take refuge in the shadow of thy wings. While the line is sung or read, the lower person in each set rises to his or her knees and each couple then slowly embraces, folding arms around one another, each in his or her own way. They feast on the abundanc…