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Psalms 116:1
"I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications."
"“I love the Lord because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live. Ed 166.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 116:1.
Psalms 116:3
"The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow."
"“The sorrows of death compassed me, And the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech Thee, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful. Ed 166.5"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 116:3.
Psalms 116:4
"Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul."
"“The sorrows of death compassed me, And the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech Thee, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful. Ed 166.5"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 116:4.
Psalms 116:5
"Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful."
"“The sorrows of death compassed me, And the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech Thee, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful. Ed 166.5"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 116:5.
Psalms 116:7
"Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee."
"Return unto thy rest, O my soul; For the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.” Psalm 113:2, 3 ; 116:1-8 . Ed 166.6"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 116:7.
Psalms 116:12
"What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?"
"Jacob was not here seeking to make terms with God. The Lord had already promised him prosperity, and this vow was the outflow of a heart filled with gratitude for the assurance of God's love and mercy. Jacob felt that God had claims upon him which he must acknowledge, and that the special tokens of divine favor granted him demanded a return. So does every blessing bestowed upon us call for a response to the Author of all our mercies. The Christian should often review his past life and recall with gratitude the precious deliverances that God has wrought for him, supporting him in trial, opening ways before him when all seemed dark and forbidding, refreshing him when ready to faint. He should recognize all of them as evidences of the watchcare of heavenly angels. In view of these innumerable blessings he should often ask, with subdued and grateful heart, “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” Psalm 116:12 . PP 187.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 116:12 and uses it as a central point to illustrate the idea of responding to God's blessings with gratitude.
"“What shall I render unto the Lord For all His benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord, Yea, in the presence of all His people.” MH 101.1"
The EGW passage is a direct quote from Psalm 116:12.
"If great results can be attained by great efforts and great suffering, who of us that are subjects of divine grace can refuse the sacrifice? The gospel of Christ includes in its requirements every soul that has heard the message of glad tidings. What shall we render unto God for all His benefits to us? His matchless mercy can never be repaid. We can, only by willing obedience and grateful service, testify our loyalty, and crown with honor our Redeemer. 5T 87.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the question posed in Psalm 116:12, making it a clear and intentional reference.
Psalms 116:12-14
"What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people."
"“Thou art my trust from my youth.... My praise shall be continually of Thee.” “I will make Thy name to be remembered:... Therefore shall the people praise Thee.” Psalm 116:12-14 , R.V.; 104:33, 34 ; 106:2 ; 105:1, 2 (A.R.V.), 2, 3 ; 63:3-7 , A.R.V.; 56:11-13 , A.R.V.; 71:22-24, 5, 6 ; 45:17 . MH 102.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 116:12-14 in this passage.
"His benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all His people.” Psalm 116:12-14 . DA 348.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 116:12-14 in this passage.
Psalms 116:13
"I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord."
"His benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all His people.” Psalm 116:12-14 . DA 348.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 116:13.
Psalms 116:15
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
It was not given Elisha to follow his master in a fiery chariot. Upon him the Lord permitted to come a lingering illness. During the long hours of human weakness and suffering his faith laid fast hold on the promises of God, and he beheld ever about him heavenly messengers of comfort and peace. As on the heights of Dothan he had seen the encircling hosts of heaven, the fiery chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof, so now he was conscious of the presence of sympathizing angels, and he was sustained. Throughout his life he had exercised strong faith, and as he had advanced in a knowledge of God's providences and of His merciful kindness, faith had ripened into an abiding trust in his God, and when death called him he was ready to rest from his labors. PK 263.3 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15 . “The righteous hath hope in his death.” Proverbs 14:32 . With the psalmist, Elisha could say in all confidence, “God will redeem my soul from the p…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 116:15 in this passage.
"The Scripture reading, by Elder George B. Starr, comprised the following passages, some of which were read only in part: Psalm 116:15 , Ecclesiastes 7:2, 4 ; Romans 8:35, 37-39 ; John 6:39, 40 ; Daniel 12:2, 3 ; Revelation 14:12, 13 ; Ezekiel 37:12-14 ; Isaiah 26:19 ; Revelation 7:9-17 ; 21:4 . The reading closed with a few verses especially illustrative of Mrs. White's life experience: Psalm 40:9, 10 and Mark 14:8 . LS 451.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 116:15 in this passage.
"Discourse by Elder Haskell In his discourse following Elder Daniells's address, Elder S. N. Haskell called attention to the words of the psalmist, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15 . Some may regard this as a strange statement; it is nevertheless true. The servants of God who are now sleeping, are to Him exceeding precious. So long as time shall last, the influence of their godly life will continue to yield rich fruitage. No longer can the enemy of the human race imperil their welfare; they are safe from his power. Jesus claims them as His own, and on the morning of the resurrection He will bestow upon them fullness of joy. LS 476"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 116:15 in this passage.
Psalms 116:18
"I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,"
"“Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.” “Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.” “I will pay my vows unto the Lord Now in the presence of all His people, In the courts of the Lord's house, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem, Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 122:7 ; 118:19 ; Psalm 116:18, 19 . PP 539.3"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 116:18.