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Psalms 104:1-34
"Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart. The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth."
"I will sing unto Jehovah as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have any being. Let my meditation be sweet unto Him: I will rejoice in Jehovah.” Psalm 104:1-34 , A. R. V. 8T 275.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:1-34 in this passage.
Psalms 104:5
"Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever."
He that ruleth in the heavens is the one who sees the end from the beginning—the one before whom the mysteries of the past and the future are alike outspread, and who, beyond the woe and darkness and ruin that sin has wrought, beholds the accomplishment of His own purposes of love and blessing. Though “clouds and darkness are round about Him: righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.” Psalm 97:2 , R.V. And this the inhabitants of the universe, both loyal and disloyal, will one day understand. “His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4 . PP 43.1 Chapter 2—The Creation This chapter is based on Genesis 1 and 2 . “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.” “For He spake, and it was;” “He commanded, and it stood fast.” Psalm 33:6, 9 . He “laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed forever.” Psalm 104:5 . PP …
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:5 in this passage.
"Israel had then recognized God as the One who “laid the foundations of the earth.” In expression of their faith they had sung: PK 134.1"
EGW references the concept and quotes a portion of Psalm 104:5, indicating a direct connection.
Psalms 104:5-9
"Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth."
"“Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: The waters stood above the mountains. At Thy rebuke they fled; At the voice of Thy thunder they hasted away. They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys Unto the place which Thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; That they turn not again to cover the earth.” Psalm 104:5-9 . PK 134.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:5-9 in this passage.
Psalms 104:9
"Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth."
"What a subject for thought was the broad, grand Pacific Ocean! In appearance it was the very opposite of pacific; it was madness and fury. As we take a surface view of the water, nothing seems so utterly unmanageable, so completely without law or order, as the great deep. But God's law is obeyed by the ocean. He balances the waters and marks their bed. As I looked at the heavens above and the waters beneath, I inquired: “Where am I? Where am I going? Nothing but the boundless waters around me. How many have thus embarked upon the waters and never again seen the green fields or their happy homes! They were dropped into the deep as a grain of sand, and thus ended their lives.” 4T 287.3"
The EGW passage reflects on the power and control God has over the ocean, echoing the sentiment in Psalm 104:9 about God setting a boundary for the waters.
Psalms 104:10-15
"He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart."
"“Thou openest Thine hand, They are filled with good.” Psalm 104:10-15, 24-28 . PK 135.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:10-15 in this passage.
Psalms 104:12
"By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches."
"How beautiful the psalmist's description of God's care for the creatures of the woods— “The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; And the rocks for the conies.” Psalm 104:18 . He sends the springs to run among the hills, where the birds have their habitation, and “sing among the branches.” Psalm 104:12 . All the creatures of the woods and hills are a part of His great household. He opens His hand, and satisfies “the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:16 . Ed 118.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:12 in this passage.
Psalms 104:13
"He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works."
"expended “to give the rain ... in his season, and to bless all the work” of man's hands. Deuteronomy 28:12 . PK 134.3 “He sendeth the springs into the valleys, Which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field: The wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, Which sing among the branches.... He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man: That He may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, And oil to make his face to shine, And bread which strengtheneth man's heart.... PK 134.4"
Both passages speak of God providing for the earth and its inhabitants. The EGW passage quotes extensively from Psalm 104, and verse 13 fits thematically.
Psalms 104:14
"He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;"
"expended “to give the rain ... in his season, and to bless all the work” of man's hands. Deuteronomy 28:12 . PK 134.3 “He sendeth the springs into the valleys, Which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field: The wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, Which sing among the branches.... He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man: That He may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, And oil to make his face to shine, And bread which strengtheneth man's heart.... PK 134.4"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 104:14.
"It is not by inherent power that year by year the earth yields its bounties and continues its march around the sun. The hand of the Infinite One is perpetually at work guiding this planet. It is God's power continually exercised that keeps the earth in position in its rotation. It is God who causes the sun to rise in the heavens. He opens the windows of heaven and gives rain. MH 416.3"
Both passages describe God's provision for the earth. Psalms 104:14 speaks of God causing grass to grow, while EGW describes God causing the earth to yield its bounties.
"Life in the open air is good for body and mind. It is God's medicine for the restoration of health. Pure air, good water, sunshine, the beautiful surroundings of nature—these are His means for restoring the sick to health in natural ways. To the sick it is worth more than silver or gold to lie in the sunshine or in the shade of the trees. 7T 85.3"
Both passages highlight God's provision of natural elements (grass/herbs in Psalms, air/water/sunshine in EGW) for the benefit and well-being of humans.
"There is life in the seed, there is power in the soil; but unless an infinite power is exercised day and night, the seed will yield no returns. The showers of rain must be sent to give moisture to the thirsty fields, the sun must impart heat, electricity must be conveyed to the buried seed. The life which the Creator has implanted, He alone can call forth. Every seed grows, every plant develops, by the power of God. COL 63.2"
Both passages acknowledge God's role in providing food and sustenance through the earth. The EGW passage describes the process of seed growth and the necessity of God's power, while Psalm 104:14 states that God causes grass to grow for cattle and herbs for human use. The connection is the shared theme of God's provision of food through the earth's resources.
Psalms 104:18
"The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies."
"How beautiful the psalmist's description of God's care for the creatures of the woods— “The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; And the rocks for the conies.” Psalm 104:18 . He sends the springs to run among the hills, where the birds have their habitation, and “sing among the branches.” Psalm 104:12 . All the creatures of the woods and hills are a part of His great household. He opens His hand, and satisfies “the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:16 . Ed 118.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:18 in this passage.
Psalms 104:24
"O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches."
"“Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, Without these their voice is heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world.” Habakkuk 3:3 ; Psalm 104:24 ; Psalm 19:2-4 , margin. MH 412.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:24 in this passage.
"“O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! In wisdom has Thou made them all: The earth is full of Thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.... These wait all upon Thee; That Thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That Thou givest them they gather: PK 135.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:24.
"Many teach that matter possesses vital power,—that certain properties are imparted to matter, and it is then left to act through its own inherent energy; and that the operations of nature are conducted in harmony with fixed laws, with which God himself cannot interfere. This is false science, and is not sustained by the word of God. Nature is the servant of her Creator. God does not annul his laws, or work contrary to them; but he is continually using them as his instruments. Nature testifies of an intelligence, a presence, an active energy, that works in and through her laws. There is in nature the continual working of the Father and the Son. Christ says, “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.” [ John 5:17 .] CE 194.3"
Both passages address God's relationship to nature and His works. While Psalm 104:24 praises God's wisdom in creation, the EGW passage directly refutes the idea that nature operates independently of God, citing John 5:17 to emphasize God's continuous involvement.
"The youth should be led to see the true dignity of labor. Show them that God is a constant worker. All things in nature do their allotted work. Action pervades the whole creation, and in order to fulfill our mission we, too, must be active. Ed 214.2"
Both passages highlight God's works and the activity within creation. Psalm 104:24 speaks of God's manifold works and wisdom in creation, while the EGW passage emphasizes that all things in nature do their allotted work. The connection is thematic, focusing on God's active role in creation.
Psalms 104:25
"So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts."
"“O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! In wisdom has Thou made them all: The earth is full of Thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.... These wait all upon Thee; That Thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That Thou givest them they gather: PK 135.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:25.
Psalms 104:27
"These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season."
"“O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! In wisdom has Thou made them all: The earth is full of Thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.... These wait all upon Thee; That Thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That Thou givest them they gather: PK 135.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:27, making this an explicit allusion.
"“These wait all upon Thee.... That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: And Thou renewest the face of the earth.” Psalm 104:27-30 . Ed 131.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:27. The connection is undeniable.
Psalms 104:27-30
"These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth."
"“These wait all upon Thee.... That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: And Thou renewest the face of the earth.” Psalm 104:27-30 . Ed 131.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 104:27-30 in this passage.
Psalms 104:28
"That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good."
"“These wait all upon Thee.... That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: And Thou renewest the face of the earth.” Psalm 104:27-30 . Ed 131.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:28. The connection is undeniable.
Psalms 104:29
"Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust."
"“These wait all upon Thee.... That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: And Thou renewest the face of the earth.” Psalm 104:27-30 . Ed 131.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:29.
Psalms 104:30
"Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth."
"“These wait all upon Thee.... That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: And Thou renewest the face of the earth.” Psalm 104:27-30 . Ed 131.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 104:30.
Psalms 104:33
"I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being."
"“I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.” MH 101.2"
The EGW passage is a direct quote from Psalm 104:33.