Hymns · 1779My Soul Is BesetSongwriter John NewtonMade popular by John NewtonLyrics ↗ Sheet music ↗ YouTube ↗DetailsHymnal / album Olney HymnsCopyright Public Domain (Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. The publication year, if correct, suggests that this work may be in public domain in the U.S..)Scripture connectionsExpositoryThis passage is the main idea of the songII Chronicles 33:12-13ReferencesVerses this song directly draws fromLuke 23:43Acts 16:23-34