The B-side of Cornell's record, "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing," also reached the U.S. Top 40, peaking at number 26.

The Bible is extolled in the song as the best way to live, as being not only the key to success, but also the way to please God and receive His guidance.

Others who have covered "The Bible Tells Me So" include Mahalia Jackson, Martha Carson and Kate Smith.

8 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 50 Best Selling Records chart, in a tandem ranking of Don Cornell, Nick Noble, Kay Armen, and Roy Rogers & Dale Evans's versions, with Don Cornell and Nick Noble's versions marked as bestsellers.

7 on Billboard's Honor Roll of Hits, with Don Cornell and Nick Noble's versions listed as best sellers.