The Army and Navy Hymnal/Hymns/Only An Armor-Bearer

by Philip Paul Bliss

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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.