Only an Armour-Bearer ARMOUR-BEARER—Philip Paul Bliss Only an Armour-Bearer 1 Only an armour-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 falt’ring ones backward they fall. Surely the Captain may depend on me. Though but an armour-bearer I may be. 2 Only an armour-bearer, now in the field, Guarding a shining helmet, sword,