A dark and empty nether land, a place that longs for sleep

Where words are drowned by emptiness where only groans remain

The loss the loss that burns so deep the prayers that seem in vain

What price is it that I must pay, oh Father hear my plea

What have I done to lose my son this child you’ve given me

What spark is left within my heart that I should want to live

What future lies before me when there’s nothing left to give

Oh God you gave your Son that men might now be free

Why did you take my lovely boy? What could your purpose be?

This bitter cup, that I must drink, is killing me inside

I have no strength to face the day. Where is it I can hide?

Where is the path that leads to light from this dark & barren place

Oh LORD my heart cries out to you “I need your love and grace”!

Replace these tears of sorrow with praise unto your throne

Bathe me in your oil of joy, revive this seed you've sown

Embolden me that I might sing high praises to thy name

To live once more declaring that “in Christ I shall remain”