National anthem of the Orange Free State
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| 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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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.
Lyrics

| Dutch original | Afrikaans translation | English translation |
|---|---|---|
Heft, Burgers, 't lied der vrijheid aan |
Hef Burgers, lied van vryheid aan, |
Raise, citizens, the song of freedom |
See also
- National anthem of South Africa
- "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika"
- National anthem of the Transvaal
- List of national anthems
References
- ^ a b c Sousa, John Philip (1890). National, Patriotic and Typical Airs of All Lands. H. Coleman. p. 185. ISBN 978-1169757455. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - ^ "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.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - "Vrystaatse Volkslied". Radio Pretoria. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
External links
Media related to Vrystaatse Volkslied at Wikimedia Commons