When Joy And Sorrow Meet

There's a place of quiet stillness 'tween the light and shadows reach

Where the hurting and the hopeless seek everlasting peace

Words of men and songs of angels whisper comfort bittersweet

Mending grief and life eternal where joy and sorrow meet

There is a place where hope remains

In crowns of thorns and crimson stains

And tears that fall on Jesus' feet

Where joy and sorrow meet

There's a place the lost surrender and the weary will retreat

Full of grace and mercy tender in times of unbelief

For wounded there is healing, strength is given to the weak

Broken hearts find love redeeming where joy and sorrow meet

There's a place of thirst and hunger where the roots of faith grow deep

And there is rain and rolling thunder when the road is rough and steep

There is hope in desperation there is victory in defeat

At the cross of restoration where joy and sorrow meet

I love this song. For me it is a modern day hymn reminding us of the hope we all have in the cross of Christ. That place where we learn to surrender, learn to believe, find rest, strength, restoration, learn to let go, cry our hearts out, wrapping up all our emotions, both good and bad, and meet with our Savior, Jesus.