Lyrics
Well, I went into a home one day to see some friends of mine
Visiting friends, the speaker noticed a lack of Bibles in their home.
Of all the books and magazines, not a bible could I find
No Bibles were found among the books and magazines.
I asked them for the bible when they brought it, what a shame
When the speaker requested a Bible, it was found covered in dust.
For the dust was covered over it, not a finger-print was plain
The neglect is evident as dust covered the Bible without any fingerprints.
Dust on the bible, dust on the holy word
Repetition of the image of dust on the Bible, emphasizing its neglect.
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
Reference to the importance of the words of prophets and the Lord in the Bible.
Of all the other books you'll find, there's none salvation holds
No other books compare to the salvation found in the Bible.
Get that dust off the bible and redeem your poor soul
Encouragement to remove the dust and redeem the soul through the Bible.
Oh, you can read your magazines of love and tragic things
Contrasting the reading of magazines with the neglect of Bible verses.
Not one word of bible verse, not a scripture do you know
Highlighting the lack of knowledge of scripture in favor of other content.
But it is the very truth and its contents good for you
Acknowledging the truth and beneficial content within the Bible.
But if dust is covered over it is sure to doom your soul
Warning about the potential consequences if the Bible remains neglected.
Dust on the bible, dust on the holy word
Reiteration of the image of dust on the Bible and its holy words.
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
Re-emphasizing the significance of the words of prophets and the Lord.
Of all the other books you'll find, there's none salvation holds
Stressing the unmatched salvation found in the Bible compared to other books.
Get that dust off the bible and redeem your poor soul
Encouragement to remove the dust and seek redemption through the Bible.
Oh, you have a friend you'd like to help along the way
Suggesting a way to help a friend by introducing them to the Bible.
Just tell him that the good book shows a mortal how to pray
Advising that the Bible guides individuals on how to pray and live righteously.
The best advice to give him that will make his burden light
Recommendation to share advice that lightens burdens, including dusting the family Bible.
Is to dust the family bible, trade the wrong for the right
Connecting positive change by dusting the Bible with making moral choices.
Dust on the bible, dust on the holy word
Repetition of the plea to remove dust from the Bible for spiritual redemption.
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
Reiterating the importance of the words of prophets and the Lord.
Of all the other books you'll find, there's none salvation holds
Emphasizing the unparalleled salvation offered by the Bible.
Get that dust off the bible and redeem your poor soul
Continuing the call to action to redeem the soul by dusting off the Bible.
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