National anthem of the Orange Free State
The national anthem of the Orange Free State (Afrikaans: Vrystaatse Volkslied, Dutch: Volkslied van de Oranje Vrijstaat) was used from 1854 until 1902 as the national anthem of the Orange Free State.
English: The national anthem of the Orange Free State | |
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Anthem of the Orange Free State | |
Lyrics | H.A.L Hamelberg |
Music | W.F.G Nicolai |
Adopted | 1854 |
Relinquished | 1902 |
Audio sample | |
"National anthem of the Orange Free State" (Instrumental)
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Lyrics
Dutch original | Afrikaans translation | English translation |
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Heft, Burgers, 't lied der vrijheid aan |
Hef Burgers, lied van vryheid aan, |
Raise, citizens, the song of freedom |
See also
References
- Sousa, John Philip (1890). National, Patriotic and Typical Airs of All Lands. H. Coleman. p. 185. ISBN 978-1169757455. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- "National Anthems & Patriotic Songs - National Anthem of the Orange Free State - Volkslied van de Oranje Vrijstaat lyrics + Afrikaans translation".
Further reading
- Sousa, John Philip (1890). National, Patriotic and Typical Airs of All Lands. H. Coleman. p. 185. ISBN 978-1169757455. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- "Vrystaatse Volkslied". Radio Pretoria. Retrieved 1 December 2010.