Transvaal Volkslied - English translation

Right nobly gave Voortrekkers brave their blood, their lives, their all;

For Freedom's right, in Death's despite, they fought at duty's call.

Ho! Burghers, high our banner waves, the standard of the free, 

No foreign yoke our land enslaves, here reigneth liberty.

'Tis heaven's command, here we should stand,

And aye defend the Volk and land.

What realm so fair, so richly fraught with treasures ever new;

Where Nature hath her wonder wrought, and freely spread to view!

Ho! Burghers old, be up and sing, God save the Volk and land,

Then, Burghers young, your anthem ring, o'er veldt, o'er hill, o'er strand.

And, Burghers all, stand ye or fall

For hearths and homes at country's call.

With wisdom, Lord, our rulers guide, and these Thy people bless,

May we with nations all abide in peace and righteousness.

To Thee, whose mighty arm did shield Thy Volk in bygone days

To Thee alone we humbly yield all glory, honour, praise.

God guard our land, our own dear land,

Our children's home, their Fatherland.