Wien Neêrlands Bloed

At that time, however, it was more of a party or faction hymn than a national one, being associated with and glorifying the House of Orange – which in the politics of the 17th and 18th century Netherlands had enthusiastic supporters but also bitter foes.

Following the fall of Napoleon, with the House of Orange attaining the status of monarchs, which they lacked before, they desired to make a fresh start and adopt a politically neutral hymn rather than what had been their factional song.

The latter modernized the language, adapted the text to the fact there was now a queen instead of a king and also replaced the controversial second line van vreemde smetten vrij ("free from foreign taint").

Wien Neêrlands bloed was officially replaced by Het Wilhelmus on 10 May 1932, although it remained in use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Army until 1939.

Wien Neerlandsch bloed in de aders vloeit, Van vreemde smetten vrij, Wiens hart voor land en koning gloeit, Verheff' den zang als wij: Hij stell' met ons, vereend van zin, Met onbeklemde borst, Het godgevallig feestlied in Voor vaderland en vorst.

Steun Gij den scepter, dien hij torscht, Bestier hem in zijn hand; Beziel, o God!

Volkslied, Hendrik Tollens[1] Whoever has Dutch blood flowing in their veins, Free of foreign blemishes; Whose heart glows for king and country, Rejoice in song as we do!

Pour out therefore, brethren, one in spirit, the far high heard cry; He to God has a virtue less, Who forgets sovereign and country; He burns not for man and brother In his unmoved chest, Who remains cool to prayer and song For Fatherland and prince.

Neêrlands Volkslied as modified by J. W. van Dalfsen[2] Whoever has Dutch blood flowing in their veins, Whose heart beats proud and free, Who glows with love for his nation, Rejoice in song as we do!

Wien Neêrlands bloed in d'aders vloeit Van vreemde smetten vrij Wiens hart voor land en koning gloeit Verheff' de zang als wij: Hij zet met ons, vereend van zin Met onbeklemde borst Het godgevallig feestlied in Voor vaderland en vorst (2x)

Pervade loudly, from within our festive roar This prayer unto heaven Protect the monarch, protect his House And us, his family Redeem your promise with the very same wish in our latest song Protect, oh Lord, for ever the King And the beloved fatherland (2x) Wien Neêrlands bloed in de aadren vloeit Wien 't hart klopt fier en vrij Wie voor zijn volk van liefde gloeit Verheff' de zang als wij: Hij roem' met allen, welgezind Den onverbreekb'ren band Die Neerland en Oranje bindt Vorstin en vaderland (2x)

Bescherm, o God, bewaakt den grond Waarop onze adem gaat De plek waar onze wieg op stond Wellicht ons sterfuur slaat Wij smeken van Uw vaderhand Met blijden kinderzin Behoud voor 't lieve vaderland Voor land en koningin (2x)

Dring' luid, vanuit ons feestgedruis De beê den hemel in: Blijf met ons oud Oranjehuis Het volk steeds één gezin Vorstin en prins prijze ons gezang En 't klinke aan allen kant: Bewaar het vorstelijk stamhuis lang En 't lieve vaderland (2x) Whoever has Dutch blood flowing in their veins, Whose heart beats proud and free, Who glows with love for his nation, Rejoice in song as we do!

Pervade loudly, from within our festive roar This prayer unto heaven Watch over our ancient House of Orange The nation for ever one family Queen and Prince praise our song And sound it all around Protect the Royal Dynasty for ever And the beloved fatherland (2x)