Netherlands National Anthem (Instrumental) Het Wilhelmus

"Wilhelmus van Nassouwe", usually known just as "Wilhelmus" (Dutch: Het Wilhelmus; English: "The William"), is the national anthem of the Netherlands. It dates back to at least 1572, making it the national anthem with the oldest music. Although the "Wilhelmus" was not recognized as the official national anthem until 1932, it has always been popular.Show more

(English Lyrics / Translation)
William of Nassau, scion
Of a Dutch and ancient line,
I dedicate undying
Faith to this land of mine.
A prince I am, undaunted,
Of Orange, ever free,
To the king of Spain I've granted
A lifelong loyalty.

A shield and my reliance,
O God, Thou ever wert.
I'll trust unto Thy guidance.
O leave me not ungirt.
That I may stay a pious
Servant of Thine for aye
And drive the plagues that try us
And tyranny away.

Nederlandse Volkslied / Dutch National Anthem / Volkslied van Nederland / Himno Nacional de los Países Bajos / l'Hymne National des Pays-Bas / Hymn Holandii / Inno Nazionale dei Paesi Bassi / Nizozemska Himna / Himna Holandije / Гимн Нидерландов / Hino Nacional dos Países Baixos / Nizozemská Hymna