Only an Armor Bearer

Only an armor bearer, firmly I stand,
Waiting to follow at the King�s command;
Marching, if �Onward� shall the order be,
Standing by my Captain, serving faithfully.

Refrain

Hear ye the battle cry! �Forward!� the call;
See, see the falt�ring ones, backward they fall;
Surely my Captain may depend on me,
Tho� but an armor bearer I may be;
Surely my Captain may depend on me,
Tho� but an armor bearer I may be.

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.�

Refrain

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

Refrain