Minnetonka Songs ‎#124c

124c. Only an armor-bearer

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.

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." [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Only an armer-bearer, proudly I stand
• Title: Only an armor-bearer
• Author: P. P. Bliss
• Refrain First Line: Hear ye the battle cry! "Forward," the call!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Public Domain.

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