Dusty Bibles

Not to be confused with Dust on the Bible.
"Dusty Bibles"
Single by Josiah Queen
from the album Mt. Zion
ReleasedJune 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)
Length3:10
Label
Songwriters
ProducerJohn Michael Howell
Josiah Queen singles chronology
"Two Wooden Beams"
(2025) 		"Dusty Bibles"
(2025) 		"Cloud and Fire"
(2025)
Alternative cover
Mt. Zion remix
Music videos
"Dusty Bibles" on YouTube
"Dusty Bibles" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Dusty Bibles" is a song recorded by American folk rock musician Josiah Queen, released on June 20, 2025, through Capitol Christian Music Group, F&L Music Group, and Josiah Queen Music. The song appeared as the sixth single from Queen's second studio album, Mt. Zion.

Release and promotion

"Dusty Bibles" was first officially released on June 20, 2025 as a promotional single.[1] Alongside the track's release, Queen announced his second studio album, Mt. Zion.[2] On June 19, and official lyric video was released.[3] On July 15, he released a music video, directed by Brady Pettee, who also directed the video for "Two Wooden Beams". The video features Queen's performance of the song.[4][5]

The single's track listing features three previously released singles, including "Two Wooden Beams", released on May 16, 2025,[6][7] "Yesterday Is Dead", released on March 14, 2025,[8][9] and "Can't Steal My Joy", featuring Brandon Lake, on January 10, 2025.[10]

On July 18, 2025, a "Mt. Zion remix" of the song was released as a non-album single.[11]

Writing and meaning

Queen explained the song's inspiration through Instagram, saying, "Wrote this one after doomscrolling for an hour", musing that "This might be the most honest song I've ever dropped".[12]

Insidegist Blog reviewed that, "This song is notable for its directness and introspective examination of spiritual practice, specifically addressing the common experience of neglecting one's devotional time."[13] The magazine Christian Select explained the lyrical content behind the song, saying, "The song's meaning critically addresses the disconnect between modern life, heavily influenced by technology, and spiritual engagement. It contrasts the constant use of "brand new iPhones" with "dust on our Bibles," serving as a metaphor for spiritual neglect in a digitally saturated world."[14]

"Dusty Bibles" is composed in the Key of D, with a speed of 103 beats per minute and a time signature of 4
4.[15]

Commercial performance

With 2 million digital streams and 2,000 copies sold in its first week, "Dusty Bibles" debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, No. 5 on the Christian Digital Song Sales, No. 10 on the Christian Streaming Songs.[16][17][18] On the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, the song debuted at No. 33, and on the Rock Digital Song Sales it reached No. 13.[19][20] The song marks Queen's first top 10 debut on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[21]

The song later reached peaks of No. 3 on the Hot Christian Songs, No. 4 on the Christian Digital Song Sales, and No. 3 on the Christian Streaming Songs.[22][23][24] It also reached No. 12 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and No. 15 on the Hot Rock Songs.[25][26]

Track listing

Dusty Bibles[27]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dusty Bibles"
John Michael Howell3:10
2."Two Wooden Beams"
  • John Michael Howell
  • Josiah Queen
  • Zac Lawson
John Michael Howell3:22
3."Yesterday Is Dead"
  • John Michael Howell
  • Josiah Queen
  • Zac Lawson
  • John Michael Howell
  • Josiah Queen
  • Zac Lawson
2:46
4."Can't Steal My Joy" (featuring Brandon Lake)
  • Hank Bentley
  • Jacob Sooter
3:34
Total length:12:52

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal Music.[27]

Charts

References

  1. ^ "Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles". Believer's Companion. June 24, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 20, 2025). "Josiah Queen Announces New Album & Drops "Dusty Bibles"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. ^ Queen, Josiah (June 19, 2025). Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles (Official Lyric Video) (Video). Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Scott, Josiah (July 15, 2025). "Josiah Queen Enters Top 3 On Two Billboard Charts With "Dusty Bibles"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  5. ^ Queen, Josiah (July 15, 2025). Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles (Official Music Video) (Video). Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  6. ^ "Josiah Queen's New Single, "Two Wooden Beams", is Out Today". Jesus Freak Hideout. May 16, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  7. ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 16, 2025). "Josiah Queen's New Single "Two Wooden Beams" Out Now". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  8. ^ Clarks, Jessie (March 14, 2025). "Josiah Queen Drops New Single "Yesterday Is Dead"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  9. ^ "Josiah Queen Declares 'Yesterday is Dead' with New Single". Jesus Freak Hideout. March 14, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Carpenter, Abby (January 15, 2025). "Josiah Queen Teams Up With Grammy Winner Brandon Lake On "Can't Steal My Joy"". Free CCM. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  11. ^ "Dusty Bibles (Mt. Zion Version)". New Release Today. July 18, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  12. ^ McCarty, India (June 26, 2025). "Viral Worship Artist Calls Out Common Struggle In New Single". Movieguide. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  13. ^ "Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles". Insidegist Blog. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  14. ^ "Josiah Queen – Dusty Bibles | MP3 Download". Christian Select. June 20, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  15. ^ "Dusty Bibles - Josiah Queen". MultitTracks. June 20, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  16. ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  17. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  18. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  19. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  20. ^ "Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  21. ^ Asker, Jim (July 1, 2025). "Marcus Jordan's 'I Can,' the First Song He Ever Wrote, Hits No. 1 on Gospel Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  22. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  23. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard. July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  24. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  25. ^ a b "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of November 29, 2025". Billboard. October 29, 2025. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  26. ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Week of July 26, 2025". Billboard. July 26, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  27. ^ a b "Dusty Bibles - Josiah Queen - Credits". Tidal Music. June 20, 2025. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  28. ^ "TCM Top 30 - A New #1 That Shines". Today's Christian Music Countdown. September 6, 2025. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  29. ^ "RadioScope Most Added Chart: August 15, 2025". Radioscope. August 15, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  30. ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. November 1, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  31. ^ "Hot Christian Adult Contemporary". Billboard. December 27, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  32. ^ "Christian Airplay". Billboard. December 27, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  33. ^ Caulfield, Keith (December 3, 2025). "Brandon Lake & CeCe Winans Shine on Christian & Gospel Year-End Charts: Countdown to Billboard's 2025 Year-End Charts". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  34. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
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