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The Desired Haven

Lord, the waves are breaking over me and around

Translator: Jane L. Borthwick
Published in 4 hymnals

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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: Lord, the waves are breaking over me and around
Title: The Desired Haven
Original Language: German
Translator: Jane L. Borthwick
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)
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Hymns for the Church on Earth #265

Hymns for the Church on Earth #265

Hymns from the Land of Luther #d41

Hymns from the Land of Luther #d41
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Hymns from the Land of Luther #69

Hymns from the Land of Luther #69
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Hymns of the Church Militant #367

Hymns of the Church Militant #367
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