Only an Armor Bearer

Verse 1

Only an armer-bearer, proudly I stand, Waiting to follow at the King's command; Marching if "onward" shall the order be, Standing by my Captain, serving faithfully.

Chorus

Hear ye the battle cry! "Forward," the call! See! see the faltering ones! backward they fall! Surely the Captain may depend on me, Tho' but an armor-bearer I may be. Surely the Captain may depend on me, Tho' but an armor-bearer I may be.

Verse 2

Only an armor-bearer, now in the field, Guarding a shining helmet, sword, and shield, Waiting to hear the thrilling battle-cry, Ready then to answer, "Master, here am I."

Verse 3

Only an armor-bearer, yet may I share, Glory immortal, and a bright crown wear; If, in the battle, to my trust I am true, Mine shall be the honors in the Grand Review.