The last few times I played live, this song was requested more than any other. I wrote it around Easter (Resurrection Day). It's Mark's view of Jesus on the cross, how it seemed all was lost. Then once He realizes Jesus is risen, he proclaims it (the Gospel) to his dying day, as we should. How mad must satan have been when he realized Jesus bought us all back with His blood on the cross, and sealed it with His resurrection.