Christ was not crying out in vain - he was citing Psalm 22 as a reference to verses 16 through 18: They pierced My hands and My feet; I can count all My bones. They look and stare at Me. They divide My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+22
Yes, I know.
He was also praying to his Father.
So...was he forsaken?