This choral piece, which depicts Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane before going to the cross, deals with the human struggle against death, and Jesus' desire to please His Father, and offer Salvation to the world through His death on the cross. The piece, which starts out mournfully, ends in resolute determination to fulfill the will of the Father. Appropriate usages of this piece are for Easter-related services, in a Christian drama, or during a communion service.