The Emmanuel Quartet: Music

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Gary S. Paxton is best known for his 1960 #1 novelty single "Alley Oop" and the hit "Monster Mash."

After converting to Christianity, Paxton focused his work in gospel music. In 1975, he won the "Best Inspirational" Grammy for his album, "The Astonishing, Outrageous, Amazing, Incredible, Unbelievable, Different World of Gary S. Paxton." This album contained Paxton's most noteworthy (and oft-recorded) song, "He Was There All the Time."

Although our arrangement of this song is physically challenging, its simple message has made it one of our favorites and a request at many of our concerts. - Phillip

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Time after time I was searching for peace in some void
I was trying to blame all my ills on this world I was in
Surface relationships used me till I was done in
And all the time Someone was waiting to free me from sin

(Chorus)
He was there all the time
He was there all the time
Waiting patiently in line
He was there all the time
He was there all the time

Never again will I search for a fake rainbow's end
Now that I’ve found the answer, my life is just starting to mend
And living each new day with Him is a breath of fresh life
And all the time Jesus was patiently waiting in line

(Repeat Chorus Twice)

Waiting patiently in line
He was there all the time
He was there all the time