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"Dusty Bibles"
Promotional single by Josiah Queen
from the album Mt. Zion
ReleasedJune 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)
Length3:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)John Michael Howell
Josiah Queen singles chronology
"Two Wooden Beams"
(2025) 		"Dusty Bibles"
(2025)
Music video
"Dusty Bibles" on YouTube

"Dusty Bibles" is a song performed 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 first promotional single from Queen's second studio album, Mt. Zion.

Release and promotion

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"Dusty Bibles" was first officially released on June 20, 2025 as a promotional single.[1] Alongside the track's release, Queen announced his sophomore 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]

Writing and meaning

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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".[11]

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."[12] 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."[13]

"Dusty Bibles" is composed in the Key of D, with a speed of 103 beats per minute and a time signature of 4
4.[14]

Commercial performance

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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.[15][16][17] On the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, the song debuted at No. 33, and on the Rock Digital Song Sales it reached No. 13.[18][19] The song marks Queen's first top 10 debut on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[20]

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.[21][22][23] It also reached No. 17 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and No. 15 on the Hot Rock Songs.[24][25]

Track listing

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Dusty Bibles[26]
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

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Credits adapted from Tidal Music.[26]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Dusty Bibles"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard)[21] 3
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[24] 17
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[25] 15

References

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  1. ^ "Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles". Believer's Companion. 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  2. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-06-20). "Josiah Queen Announces New Album & Drops "Dusty Bibles"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  3. ^ Queen, Josiah (2025-06-19). Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles (Official Lyric Video) (Video). Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  4. ^ Scott, Josiah (2025-07-15). "Josiah Queen Enters Top 3 On Two Billboard Charts With "Dusty Bibles"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  5. ^ Queen, Josiah (2025-07-15). Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles (Official Music Video) (Video). Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  6. ^ "Josiah Queen's New Single, "Two Wooden Beams", is Out Today". Jesus Freak Hideout. 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  7. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-05-16). "Josiah Queen's New Single "Two Wooden Beams" Out Now". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  8. ^ Clarks, Jessie (2025-03-14). "Josiah Queen Drops New Single "Yesterday Is Dead"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  9. ^ "Josiah Queen Declares 'Yesterday is Dead' with New Single". Jesus Freak Hideout. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  10. ^ Carpenter, Abby (2025-01-15). "Josiah Queen Teams Up With GRAMMY Winner Brandon Lake On "Can't Steal My Joy"". Free CCM. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  11. ^ McCarty, India (2025-06-26). "Viral Worship Artist Calls Out Common Struggle In New Single". Movieguide. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  12. ^ "Josiah Queen - Dusty Bibles". Insidegist Blog. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  13. ^ "Josiah Queen – Dusty Bibles | MP3 Download". Christian Select. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  14. ^ "Dusty Bibles - Josiah Queen". MultitTracks. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  15. ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-05. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  16. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-05. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  17. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-05. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  18. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-05. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  19. ^ "Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-05. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  20. ^ Asker, Jim (2025-07-01). "Marcus Jordan's 'I Can,' the First Song He Ever Wrote, Hits No. 1 on Gospel Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  21. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  22. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  23. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of July 19, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  24. ^ a b "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of July 26, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  25. ^ a b "Hot Rock Songs: Week of July 26, 2025". Billboard. 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  26. ^ a b "Dusty Bibles - Josiah Queen - Credits". Tidal Music. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
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