Only an armor-bearer, proudly I stand, Waiting to follow the King's command Marching, if onward the order shall be Standing by my captain, serving faithfully. chorus: Hear yet the battle cry, "Forward," the call See, see the falt'ring 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. 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) 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. (chorus)