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Psalms 100:1
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands."
"Nature's gladness awakened joy in the hearts of Israel and gratitude to the Giver of all good. The grand Hebrew psalms were chanted, exalting the glory and majesty of Jehovah. At the sound of the signal trumpet, with the music of cymbals, the chorus of thanksgiving arose, swelled by hundreds of voices: PP 538.3"
Both passages describe joyful expressions of praise to God. The EGW passage elaborates on the joyful noise mentioned in Psalms 100:1, placing it within the context of Israel's worship and gratitude.
Psalms 100:1-4
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
"“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.... Serve the Lord with gladness: Come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord He is God: It is He that hath made us, and His we are; We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise: Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.” “Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at His holy hill; For the Lord our God is holy.” Psalm 100:1-4 , margin; Psalm 99:9 . MH 415.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 100:1-4 in this passage.
"“Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at His holy hill; For Jehovah our God is holy.” Psalm 100:1-4 ; 99:9 , A.R.V. 8T 264.7"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 100:1-4 in this passage.
Psalms 100:2
"Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing."
"“Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah.... Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before His presence with singing. 8T 264.4"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 100:2.
"important feature in education, and should not be neglected. Singing, as a part of religious service, is as much an act of worship as is prayer. The heart must feel the spirit of the song, to give it right expression. CE 62.4"
EGW's statement that singing is an act of worship aligns with the principle expressed in Psalm 100:2, which encourages serving the Lord with gladness and singing. EGW expands on the idea by emphasizing the importance of feeling the spirit of the song.
"that enable us to be workers together with God, expects His servants to cultivate their voices, so that they can speak and sing in a way that all can understand. It is not loud singing that is needed, but clear intonation, correct pronunciation, and distinct utterance. Let all take time to cultivate the voice, so that God's praise can be sung in clear, soft tones, not with harshness and shrillness that offend the ear. The ability to sing is the gift of God; let it be used to His glory. GW 357.2"
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of clear and understandable singing in worship. Psalm 100:2 commands serving the Lord with gladness and coming before His presence with singing. The EGW passage provides practical guidance on *how* to fulfill the command in Psalm 100:2, making it a direct principle.
"***** There are those who have a special gift of song, and there are times when a special message is borne by one singing alone, or by several uniting in song. But the singing is seldom to be done by a few. The ability to sing is a talent of influence, which God desires all to cultivate and use to His name's glory.— Testimonies for the Church 7:115, 116 . GW 359.2"
Both passages emphasize the importance of singing in worship and service to God. While EGW focuses on the talent and influence of song, Psalm 100:2 encourages joyful singing in God's presence. The connection is thematic, highlighting the positive role of music in religious expression.
"would sow the precious seeds of kindness, love, faith, and courage, they would make melody to God in their hearts as they travel the upward way, rejoicing in the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness, and in the great gathering day they would receive an eternal reward. 5T 429.2"
Both passages encourage joyful service to God. EGW's passage expands on the idea of gladness by mentioning specific virtues and rewards, amplifying the sentiment in Psalms.
Psalms 100:2-4
"Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath,” Jesus said. The institutions that God has established are for the benefit of mankind. “All things are for your sakes.” “Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 ; 1 Corinthians 3:22, 23 . The law of Ten Commandments, of which the Sabbath forms a part, God gave to His people as a blessing. “The Lord commanded us,” said Moses, “to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive.” Deuteronomy 6:24 . And through the psalmist the message was given to Israel, “Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.” Psalm 1…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 100:2-4 in this passage.
Psalms 100:3
"Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture."
"“Know ye that Jehovah, He is God: It is He that hath made us, and we are His; We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 8T 264.5"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 100:3.
Psalms 100:4
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
"Sing Praises Let praise and thanksgiving be expressed in song. When tempted, instead of giving utterance to our feelings, let us by faith lift up a song of thanksgiving to God. MH 254"
Both passages directly encourage expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. The Psalm specifically mentions entering God's gates with thanksgiving and praise, while EGW encourages singing songs of thanksgiving, especially when tempted. The connection is a direct principle of praising God.
"Let us rejoice that work which God can approve has been done in foreign fields. Let us lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving for the results of the work abroad. And still our General, who never makes a mistake, says to us, “Advance; enter new territory; lift the standard in every land. ‘Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.’ [ Isaiah 60:1 .]” GW 470.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 60:1, making it an explicit allusion.
"To praise God in fullness and sincerity of heart is as much a duty as is prayer. We are to show to the world and to all the heavenly intelligences that we appreciate the wonderful love of God for fallen humanity and that we are expecting larger and yet larger blessings from His infinite fullness. Far more than we do, we need to speak of the precious chapters in our experience. After a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, our joy in the Lord and our efficiency in His service would be greatly increased by recounting His goodness and His wonderful works in behalf of His children. COL 299.3"
Both passages emphasize the importance of praising God and expressing gratitude. EGW expands on the idea of praising God with fullness of heart, while Psalms 100:4 encourages entering His gates with thanksgiving and praise.
"Mealtime should be a season for social intercourse and refreshment. Everything that can burden or irritate should be banished. Let trust and kindliness and gratitude to the Giver of all good be cherished, and the conversation will be cheerful, a pleasant flow of thought that will uplift without wearying. Ed 206.2"
Both passages emphasize gratitude and a positive atmosphere. The Psalm focuses on entering God's presence with thanksgiving, while the EGW passage applies this principle to mealtimes, suggesting a similar spirit of gratitude and joyful fellowship.
"In the meetings held, let a number be chosen to take part in the song service. And let the singing be accompanied with musical instruments skilfully handled. We are not to oppose the use of instruments of music in our work. This part of the service is to be carefully conducted; for it is the praise of God in song. The singing is not always to be done by a few. As often as possible, let the entire congregation join.... GW 357.3"
The EGW passage encourages congregational participation in singing and praise. Psalm 100:4 speaks of entering God's gates with thanksgiving and praise. Both passages emphasize the importance of praise and thanksgiving in worship, making it a thematic parallel.
But they must be willing and anxious to be taught. They must cherish a spirit of gratitude to God and their brethren for the help they receive. Such persons generally have no just ideas of the real expense of treatment, board, room, fuel, etc., at a Health Institute. They do not realize the magnitude of the great work of present truth and reform, and the many calls for the liberalities of our people. They may not be aware that the numbers of our poor are many times larger than the numbers of our rich. And they may not also feel the force of the frightful fact that a majority of these wealthy ones are holding on to their riches and are in the sure road to perdition. 1T 641.2 These poor afflicted persons should be taught that when they murmur at their lot and against the wealthy on account of their covetousness, they commit a great sin in the sight of heaven. They should first understand that their sickness and poverty are misfortunes most generally caused by their own sins, follies, and…
Both passages emphasize the importance of gratitude. The EGW passage encourages the poor to be grateful for the help they receive, while the Bible verse calls for entering God's presence with thanksgiving. The connection is relevant and meaningful.
"In a sense the father is the priest of the household, laying upon the family altar the morning and evening sacrifice. But the wife and children should unite in prayer and join in the song of praise. In the morning before he leaves home for his daily labor, let the father gather his children about him and, bowing before God, commit them to the care of the Father in heaven. When the cares of the day are past, let the family unite in offering grateful prayer and raising the song of praise, in acknowledgment of divine care during the day. MH 392.2"
Both passages encourage praise and thanksgiving in worship. The EGW passage describes family worship with prayer and song, while Psalm 100:4 is a general call to enter God's presence with thanksgiving and praise. The connection is valid and meaningful.
"Rejoicing “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22 . Gratitude, rejoicing, benevolence, trust in God's love and care—these are health's greatest safeguard. To the Israelites they were to be the very keynote of life. MH 281"
Both passages connect positive emotions (rejoicing, gratitude, thanksgiving) with a positive outcome (health/entering God's presence). While the specific outcomes differ, the underlying principle of the benefits of a joyful spirit is shared.
"Just before the lamb were elevated seats, upon which sat a company looking very happy. The light of heaven seemed to shine upon their faces, and they praised God and sang songs of glad thanksgiving that seemed like the music of the angels. These were they who had come before the lamb, confessed their sins, received pardon, and were now waiting in glad expectation of some joyful event. 1T 27.3"
Both passages emphasize thanksgiving and praise to God. While the context differs, the general theme of gratitude connects them.
Psalms 100:5
"For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."
"“I have had a most precious experience, and I testify to my fellow laborers in the cause of God, ‘The Lord is good, and greatly to be praised.’” General Conference Daily Bulletin, February 27, 1893 . LS 340.2"
EGW's direct quote, 'The Lord is good, and greatly to be praised,' is a clear allusion to Psalm 100:5, which states, 'For the Lord is good.' The sentiment and wording are very similar, indicating a direct connection.