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