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Psalms 121:1
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."
"“Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? Whence should my help come? My help cometh from Jehovah, Which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1, 2 (margin). PP 538.6"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 121:1.
"The mountains that girded their lowly valleys were a constant witness to God's creative power, and a never- failing assurance of His protecting care. Those pilgrims learned to love the silent symbols of Jehovah's presence. They indulged no repining because of the hardships of their lot; they were never lonely amid the mountain solitudes. They thanked God that He had provided for them an asylum from the wrath and cruelty of men. They rejoiced in their freedom to worship before Him. Often when pursued by their enemies, the strength of the hills proved a sure defense. From many a lofty cliff they chanted the praise of God, and the armies of Rome could not silence their songs of thanksgiving. GC 66.2"
Both passages connect hills/mountains with help and assurance, though EGW elaborates on the specific context of God's protection.
Psalms 121:2
"My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."
"“Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? Whence should my help come? My help cometh from Jehovah, Which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1, 2 (margin). PP 538.6"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 121:2.
"During the past three or four years several have had an interest for the Health Institute and have made efforts to place it in a better condition. But some have lacked discernment and experience. As long as Brother A acts an unselfish part and clings to God, He will be his helper and his counselor. 3T 177.1"
Both passages speak of seeking help from God. The EGW passage specifically mentions clinging to God for help and counsel, while the Psalm states that help comes from the Lord. While not a direct quote, the theme is similar.
"The prophet and these fathers did not regard the people of the land as worshipers of the true God, and though these professed friendship and wished to help them, they dared not unite with them in anything relating to His worship. When going up to Jerusalem to build the temple of God and to restore His worship, they would not ask help of the king to assist them in the way, but by fasting and prayer sought the Lord for help. They believed that God would defend and prosper His servants in their efforts to serve Him. The Creator of all things needs not the help of His enemies to establish His worship. He asks not the sacrifice of wickedness, nor accepts the offerings of those who have other gods before the Lord. 1T 282.2"
The EGW passage describes seeking the Lord for help and believing He will defend and prosper His servants. Psalm 121:2 states that help comes from the Lord. Both passages share the theme of relying on God for help and protection, although the EGW passage is more specific about the context of worship. The connection is a reasonable thematic parallel.
Psalms 121:2-8
"My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."
"The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.” Psalm 121:2-8 . PP 664.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 121:2-8 in this passage.
Psalms 121:4
"Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep."
"Satan was bent on shutting out the divine light from the world, and he used his utmost cunning to destroy the Saviour. But He who never slumbers nor sleeps was watching over His beloved Son. He who had rained manna from heaven for Israel and had fed Elijah in the time of famine provided in a heathen land a refuge for Mary and the child Jesus. And through the gifts of the magi from a heathen country, the Lord supplied the means for the journey into Egypt and the sojourn in a land of strangers. DA 65.1"
The EGW passage explicitly references God's protection of Jesus, drawing a parallel to God's care for Israel and Elijah, and directly quotes the idea that God 'never slumbers nor sleeps' which is from Psalms 121:4.
"In the vision of the prophet Ezekiel there was the appearance of a hand beneath the wings of the cherubim. This is to teach God's servants that it is divine power that gives success. Those whom God employs as His messengers are not to feel that His work is dependent on them. Finite beings are not left to carry this burden of responsibility. He who slumbers not, who is continually at work for the accomplishment of His designs, will carry forward His work. He will thwart the purposes of wicked men and will bring to confusion the counsels of those who plot mischief against His people. He who is the King, the Lord of hosts, sitteth between the cherubim, and amidst the strife and tumult of nations He guards His children still. When the strongholds of kings shall be overthrown, when the arrows of wrath shall strike through the hearts of His enemies, His people will be safe in His hands. PK 176.1"
Both passages emphasize God's constant watchfulness and protection over His people. EGW's passage uses the vision of Ezekiel and the image of God sitting between the cherubim to illustrate this, while Psalm 121:4 directly states that God neither slumbers nor sleeps.
"labor in Christ's stead. The seed is said to “spring and grow up, he knoweth not how,” and this is not true of the Son of God. Christ does not sleep over His charge, but watches it day and night. He is not ignorant of how the seed grows. COL 62.3"
The EGW passage directly states that Christ 'watches it day and night,' echoing the sentiment of Psalm 121:4, which declares that God 'shall neither slumber nor sleep.' The connection is clear and relevant to the context of Christ's care for His followers.
"Jesus had not forgotten them. The Watcher on the shore saw those fear-stricken men battling with the tempest. Not for a moment did He lose sight of His disciples. With deepest solicitude His eyes followed the storm-tossed boat with its precious burden; for these men were to be the light of the world. As a mother in tender love watches her child, so the compassionate Master watched His disciples. When their hearts were subdued, their unholy ambition quelled, and in humility they prayed for help, it was given them. DA 381.1"
Both passages convey the idea of God's constant watchfulness and care. The EGW passage applies this to Jesus watching over his disciples, while the Psalm speaks of God watching over Israel.
"The later history of my life would involve the history of the various enterprises which have arisen among us, and with which my lifework has been closely intermingled. For the upbuilding of these institutions, my husband and myself labored with pen and voice. To notice, even briefly, the experience of these active and busy years, would far exceed the limits of this sketch. Satan's efforts to hinder the work and to destroy the workmen have not ceased; but God has had a care for His servants and for His work. 1T 105.2"
Both passages emphasize God's protective care. Psalm 121:4 speaks of God's constant watchfulness, while the EGW passage speaks of God's care for His servants and His work. The connection is thematic, focusing on divine protection.
My husband left the railroad, and with his ax went into the woods to chop cordwood. With a continual pain in his side, he worked from early morning till dark to earn about fifty cents a day. He was prevented from sleeping nights by severe pain. We endeavored to keep up good courage, and trust in the Lord. I did not murmur. In the morning I felt grateful to God that He had preserved us through another night, and at night I was thankful that He had kept us through another day. One day when our provisions were gone, my husband went to his employer to get money or provisions. It was a stormy day, and he walked three miles and back in the rain. He brought home on his back a bag of provisions tied in different compartments, having in this manner passed through the village of Brunswick, where he had often lectured. As he entered the house, very weary, my heart sank within me. My first feelings were that God had forsaken us. I said to my husband: “Have we come to this? Has the Lord left us?” I…
The EGW passage describes a moment of doubt where the author questions if God has forsaken them. This contrasts with the assurance in Psalm 121:4 that God never slumbers or sleeps, implying constant watchfulness and care. The connection lies in the implied contrast between perceived abandonment and God's unwavering presence.
Psalms 121:5-7
"The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul."
"“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.” “He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 121:5-7 ; 91:3-10 . GC 629.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 121:5-7 in this passage.
Psalms 121:7
"The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul."
"The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.” Psalm 121:2-8 . PP 664.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 121:7.
Psalms 121:8
"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."
"The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.” Psalm 121:2-8 . PP 664.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 121:8.