Lyrics
He's always on time, I know, always on time (Always on time)
You may be down to the wire near the deadline
And if your back hits to the wall
He'll be right there when on Him you call
He's never too early, but He's never late
He's always on time
Four days had passed and Lazarus lay buried
Deep in the tomb where he had been carried
When Jesus came walking down the street of old Bethany
Well, Martha said, "Lord, it's too late don't bother."
But Jesus prayed to His Holy Father
And Lazarus came forth in power and might
And death had to flee
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Meaning & Inspiration
“He’s Always on Time” centers on confidence in God’s help when circumstances appear to have reached their limit. The opening lines picture deadlines, pressure, and the sense of having nowhere else to turn, yet the repeated declaration insists that divine help is neither premature nor late. Its message is not that trouble disappears immediately, but that trust can remain while an answer seems delayed.
The account of Lazarus gives that confidence a clear biblical setting. Martha’s grief and the four days at the tomb make the situation appear final, while Jesus’ arrival and call to Lazarus show authority even over death. The song therefore treats waiting as a place where faith is tested rather than abandoned. Its refrain reflects the Gospel narrative in John 11 and presents God’s timing through the contrast between human urgency and Christ’s power. The result is a concise testimony of dependence: prayer is offered under pressure, and hope rests in the One being called upon.
Related Scripture
- John 11:39-44 Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb after four days, matching the song’s narrative.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm describes God as a present help in trouble.