Man of Sorrows, what a name

For the Son of God who came

Ruined sinners to reclaim

Hallelujah, what a Savior! (P.P. Bliss)

(I have loved this next one for so many years and it has had so much meaning for me over the last several years. This space where joy and sorrow meet is so incredibly beautiful and good. I love that sorrow and joy can exist together in such a supernatural and life giving way. I want to live in this mystery everyday.)

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 the 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

(David James White)