Born: April 9, 1813, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Died: September 7, 1897, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Borthwick belonged to the Free Church of Scotland. In 1855, she and her sister Sarah Findlater co-produced a book of translations of German hymns titled Hymns from the Land of Luther (1854, 1855, 1858 & 1862). In 1875, while living in Switzerland, she produced another book of translations called Alpine Lyrics. Jane Borthwick was also actively involved with the Edinburgh House of Refuge, the Moravian Mission in Labrador, and other mission work. She never married. Her other works include:

• Thoughts for Thoughtful Hours, 1857
• Contributions to the Family Treasury
• Contributions to Pagenstecher’s Collection

Pseudonym: H. L. L. (“Hymns from the Land of Luther”)

Hymns:

1. Come, Labor On
2. Hasten the Time Appointed
3. Rest, Weary Soul

Translations:

1. Be Still, My Soul
2. Hallelujah! Jesus Lives!
3. Jesus, Still Lead On
4. Long Hast Thou Wept and Sorrowed
5. How Blessed, from the Bonds of Sin
6. My Jesus, as Thou Wilt