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EVANGELISTIC SERVICES


224 Only An Armor-Bearer
Philip P. Bliss, 1873 Philip P. Bliss, 1873
 
  1. Only an armor-bearer, firmly I stand,
    Waiting to follow at the King's command ;
    Marching, if 'On-ward' shall the order be,
    Standing by my Captain, serving faithfully.
    Refrain
    Hear ye the battle-cry! 'Forward the call!
    See, see the faltering 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.
  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, 'Mas-ter, here am I.'
  3. 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.
     
    Amen.

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