The watchmansaid,"I thinkthe runningof the firstoneis like the runningof Ahimaazthe sonof Zadok."And the kingsaid,"Thisis a goodmanand comeswith goodnews."
Then the watchmansawanothermanrunning;and the watchmancalledto the gatekeeperand said,"Behold,[another] manrunningby himself."And the kingsaid,"Thisonealsois bringinggood news."
While he was stillspeaking,behold,Jonathanthe sonof Abiatharthe priestcame.Then Adonijahsaid,"Comein, for you are a valiantmanand bringgoodnews."
The watchmanreported,"He cameevento them, and he did not return;and the drivingis like the drivingof Jehuthe sonof Nimshi,for he drivesfuriously."
Like the coldof snowin the timeof harvestIs a faithfulmessengerto those who sendhim, For he refreshesthe soulof his masters.
[Like] coldwaterto a wearysoul,So is goodnewsfrom a distantland.
Howlovelyon the mountainsAre the feetof him who bringsgood news,Who announcespeaceAnd bringsgood newsof happiness,Who announcessalvation,[And] saysto Zion,"Your Godreigns!"
Howwill they preachunlessthey are sent?Justas it is written,"HOWBEAUTIFULARE THE FEETOF THOSEWHO BRING GOOD NEWSOF GOOD THINGS!"
