Jackson has since appeared in over 100 films including Die Hard with a Vengeance, The 51st State, Jackie Brown, Unbreakable, The Incredibles, Black Snake Moan, Snakes on a Plane, as well as the Star Wars prequel trilogy and small roles in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 2 and Inglourious Basterds. He played Nick Fury in Iron Man and Iron Man 2, the first two of a nine film commitment as the character for the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Jackson's many roles have made him one of the highest grossing actors at the box office. Jackson has won multiple awards throughout his career and has been portrayed in various forms of media including films, television series, and songs
BIBLE
Samuel L. Jackson Lyrics
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Of all the books and magazines not a Bible could I find
I asked them for the Bible when they brought it, what a shame
For the dust was covered over it not a fingerprint was plain
Dust on the Bible, dust on the Holy Word
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
Of all the other books you'll find there's none salvation holds
You can read your magazines, read of love and tragic things
But not one verse of scripture, not one verse do you know
When it is the very truth and its contents good for you
Dust on the Bible will doom your poor soul
Dust on the Bible, dust on the Holy Word
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
Of all the other books you'll find there's none salvation holds
Get the dust off the Bible and redeem your poor soul
If you have a friend you'd like to help along life's way
Just tell him that the good book shows a mortal how to pray
The best advice to give him that will make his burden light
Is to dust off the Bible, trade the wrong for the right
Dust on the Bible, dust on the Holy Word
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
Of all the other books you'll find there's none salvation holds
Get the dust off the Bible and redeem your poor soul
Amen
The song "Dust on the Bible" by Samuel L. Jackson is a commentary on the state of neglect toward the Holy Book that he observed, and the need for people to rekindle their relationship with the Bible. The song opens with the storyteller going into a home of some friends, but he fails to find a Bible among the many books and magazines they had in their house. When he asks them for the Bible, he notices that it was covered in dust, indicating that it had not been touched or read in a long time. He points out how dangerous this is for one's soul and warns that redemption can only come from the holy book.
He continues to implore his listeners to get the dust off the Bible so that they can gain access to the words of the prophets and the sayings of the Lord that hold the key to salvation. The song stresses the importance of acquainting oneself with the scriptures, which are good for the soul, and speaks to the futility of reading magazines or any other book that does not contain verses of the truth. The song concludes with the singer urging people to introduce the Bible to their friends because it is the best source of guidance and advice for a significant number of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I went into a home one day to see some friends of mine
One day, I decided to visit my friends at their home
Of all the books and magazines not a Bible could I find
Despite looking at all the available books and magazines in the house, there was no Bible to be found
I asked them for the Bible when they brought it, what a shame
I asked my friends if they had a Bible, and when they eventually brought it out, it was covered in dust
For the dust was covered over it not a fingerprint was plain
The Bible had been so neglected that it was covered in a layer of dust and no fingerprints were visible on its surface
Dust on the Bible, dust on the Holy Word
The Bible was covered in dust, which is a sad state for the Holy Word to be in
The words of all the prophets and the sayings of our Lord
The Bible contains important words from prophets and sayings from our Lord
Of all the other books you'll find there's none salvation holds
While other books may be informative, they do not hold the key to salvation like the Bible does
Get the dust off the Bible and redeem your poor soul
To redeem your soul, you must take action to clean the dust off the Bible and read its contents
You can read your magazines, read of love and tragic things
While reading magazines can be interesting, they do not contain the truth and guidance that the Bible provides
But not one verse of scripture, not one verse do you know
Reading magazines will not provide you with knowledge of scripture or the teachings of the Bible
When it is the very truth and its contents good for you
The Bible contains the truth and its contents are beneficial for one's spiritual growth and wellbeing
Dust on the Bible will doom your poor soul
If you neglect the Bible and let it gather dust, your soul will suffer the consequences
If you have a friend you'd like to help along life's way
If you have a friend who is struggling in life, you may want to offer some guidance
Just tell him that the good book shows a mortal how to pray
You can suggest to your friend that the Bible contains instructions on how to pray
The best advice to give him that will make his burden light
The best advice you can give your friend is to turn to the Bible, which can help lighten their burdens
Is to dust off the Bible, trade the wrong for the right
To make positive changes in their life, your friend should dust off the Bible and choose the right path
Amen
So be it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BAILES, WALTER BAILES
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José Mercedes
Love how Samuel L. Jackson uses the force in this scene
KTChamberlain
Ironic how the Force was strong with him him in Pulp Fiction but not in Star Wars.
José Mercedes
***** dude wtf hahahaha. for some reason this is too funny xd
Oishii Kudasai
Dont you mean when he gets shot at? ;)
Frank Harris
LOL! Great observation!
Joe Smith
I liked Hanks in "Saving Private Ryan" more.
Nino Montana
After watching this scene, I'm still wondering why Samuel L Jackson didn't even get nominated for best supporting actor for this movie.
Francesco Brosolo
Nino Montana He was actually
Nino Montana
Thanks for the clarification. He should have won. If I remember correctly John Travolta won best supporting actor.
Francesco Brosolo
Nino Montana Agree