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If only He is mine

Author: Novalis

Pseudonym of Georg Friedrich Phillip von Hardenberg. Go to person page >

Translator: Jane L. Borthwick

Miss Jane Borthwick, the translator of this hymn and many others, is of Scottish family. Her sister (Mrs. Eric Findlater) and herself edited "Hymns from the Land of Luther" (1854). She also wrote "Thoughts for Thoughtful Hours (1859), and has contributed numerous poetical pieces to the "Family Treasury," under the signature "H.L.L." --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: If only He is mine
German Title: Wenn ich ihn nur habe
Translator: Jane L. Borthwick
Author: Novalis
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Hymns from the Land of Luther #d34

Hymns from the Land of Luther #d34
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Hymns from the Land of Luther #112

Hymns from the Land of Luther #112
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Hymns of the Church Militant #189

Hymns of the Church Militant #189
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