1. Strike up the song of freedom, burghers,
And sing to our nation's life!
Free of foreign ties,
Holds our small community,
Basing on order, law and justice,
|: A rank amongst the states. :|

2. Our country has a modest start,
But we bravely set about the future,
The eyes turned towards God,
Who won't refuse him who builds on Him,
Placing his trust in Him like in a castle
|: That won't yield to any storm. :|

3. Look down in grace and love
To our president, O Lord!
Be Thou his refuge!
The task that lies on his shoulders,
May he perform it faithfully and with pleasure
|: For welfare of people and state. :|

4. Protect, O God, the country's council,
Lead it with Thy fatherly hand,
Inspire it from up above,
So its deeds may be hallowed
And may it serve country and citizens
|: For their benefit. :|

5. Hail, three times hail to the dear state,
To people, president, and council!
So thrive after our singing
The Free State and its citizens,
Greatly virtuous, free of slurs,
|: Another many centuries! :|