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Psalms 145:3
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable."
"We had an appointment to attend a tent meeting at Charlotte, Sabbath and Sunday, July 23 and 24. As I was in feeble health, we decided to travel by private conveyance. On the way, my husband seemed cheerful, yet a feeling of solemnity rested upon him. He repeatedly praised the Lord for mercies and blessings received, and freely expressed his own feelings concerning the past and future: “The Lord is good, and greatly to be praised. He is a present help in time of need. The future seems cloudy and uncertain, but the Lord would not have us distressed over these things. When trouble comes, He will give us grace to endure it. What the Lord has been to us, and what He has done for us, should make us so grateful that we would never murmur or complain. Our labors, burdens, and sacrifices will never be fully appreciated by all. I see that I have lost my peace of mind and the blessing of God by permitting myself to be troubled by these things. 1T 107.2"
The phrase "The Lord is good, and greatly to be praised" echoes the sentiment of Psalm 145:3. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is clear.
Psalms 145:3-21
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness. The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever."
"“All Thy works shall praise Thee, O Lord; And Thy saints shall bless Thee. They shall speak of the glory of Thy kingdom, And talk of Thy power; To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, And the glorious majesty of His kingdom. Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.... My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: And let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.” Job 13:11 ; 22:12 ; Job 25:3 ; 37:5-24 , A.R.V., margin; Psalm 113:5, 6 ; Nahum 1:3 ; Psalm 145:3-21 . MH 435.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:3-21 in this passage.
"“My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.” Psalm 145:3-21 , A. R. V. 8T 283.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:3-21 in this passage.
Psalms 145:9
"The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works."
Balaam owed the preservation of his life to the poor animal that he had treated so cruelly. The man who claimed to be a prophet of the Lord, who declared that his eyes were open, and he saw the “vision of the Almighty,” was so blinded by covetousness and ambition that he could not discern the angel of God visible to his beast. “The god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not.” 2 Corinthians 4:4 . How many are thus blinded! They rush on in forbidden paths, transgressing the divine law, and cannot discern that God and His angels are against them. Like Balaam they are angry at those who would prevent their ruin. PP 442.4 Balaam had given evidence of the spirit that controlled him, by his treatment of his beast. “A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” Proverbs 12:10 . Few realize as they should the sinfulness of abusing animals or leaving them to suffer from neglect. He who created man made the lower animals …
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:9 in this passage.
"The Lord's care is over all His creatures. He loves them all and makes no difference, except that He has the most tender pity for those who are called to bear life's heaviest burdens. God's children must meet trials and difficulties. But they should accept their lot with a cheerful spirit, remembering that for all that the world neglects to bestow, God Himself will make up to them in the best of favors. MH 199.3"
Both passages emphasize God's universal love and care for all creation, with a particular focus on those who are suffering. Psalms 145:9 speaks of God's tender mercies, while the EGW passage highlights God's special pity for those bearing life's burdens.
"Every manifestation of creative power is an expression of infinite love. The sovereignty of God involves fullness of blessing to all created beings. The psalmist says: PP 33.2"
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of God's goodness to all creation, as expressed in Psalm 145:9. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct principle being illustrated.
"My feelings were very sensitive. I dreaded giving pain to any living creature. When I saw animals ill- treated, my heart ached for them. Perhaps my sympathies were more easily excited by suffering because I myself had been the victim of thoughtless cruelty, resulting in the injury that had darkened my childhood. But when the thought took possession of my mind that God delighted in the torture of His creatures, who were formed in His image, a wall of darkness seemed to separate me from Him. When I reflected that the Creator of the universe would plunge the wicked into hell, there to burn through the ceaseless rounds of eternity, my heart sank with fear, and I despaired that so cruel and tyrannical a being would ever condescend to save me from the doom of sin. 1T 25.1"
The EGW passage expresses a sensitivity to suffering and a rejection of the idea that God delights in torture. This aligns with Psalm 145:9, which emphasizes God's goodness and tender mercies towards all creation. The connection is thematic, highlighting God's character of compassion.
Psalms 145:10
"All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee."
“Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? for Thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before Thee; for Thy judgments are made manifest.” Verse 4 . Every question of truth and error in the long-standing controversy has now been made plain. The results of rebellion, the fruits of setting aside the divine statutes, have been laid open to the view of all created intelligences. The working out of Satan's rule in contrast with the government of God has been presented to the whole universe. Satan's own works have condemned him. God's wisdom, His justice, and His goodness stand fully vindicated. It is seen that all His dealings in the great controversy have been conducted with respect to the eternal good of His people and the good of all the worlds that He has created. “All Thy works shall praise Thee, O Lord; and Thy saints shall bless Thee.” Psalm 145:10 . The history of sin will stand to all eternity as a witness that with the existence of God's law is bound…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:10 in this passage.
Psalms 145:14-16
"The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing."
"“The Lord upholdeth all that fall, And raiseth up all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon Thee; And Thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” Jeremiah 10:23 ; Proverbs 3:5, 6 ; Psalm 33:18, 19 ; Psalm 36:7 , A.R.V.; Psalm 146:5 ; Psalm 119:64 , A.R.V.; Psalm 33:5 , A.R.V.; Psalm 65:5-7 , A.R.V.; Psalm 65:8, 11 ; Psalm 145:14-16 . MH 418.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:14-16 in this passage.
"“Jehovah upholdeth all that fall, And raiseth up all those that are bowed down. The eyes of all wait for Thee; And Thou givest them their food in due season. Thou openest Thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:14-16 , A. R. V. 8T 275.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:14-16 in this passage.
Psalms 145:15
"The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season."
"“The eyes of all wait upon Thee; And Thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:15, 16 . SC 9.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 145:15.
"Chapter 1—God's Love for Man Nature and revelation alike testify of God's love. Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy. Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain, that gladden and refresh the earth, the hills and seas and plains, all speak to us of the Creator's love. It is God who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures. In the beautiful words of the psalmist— SC 9"
The EGW passage's statement that 'It is God who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures' is a clear and direct allusion to Psalm 145:15, which states, 'The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.'
Psalms 145:16
"Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing."
"“The eyes of all wait upon Thee; And Thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:15, 16 . SC 9.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 145:16.
"Chapter 1—God's Love for Man Nature and revelation alike testify of God's love. Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy. Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain, that gladden and refresh the earth, the hills and seas and plains, all speak to us of the Creator's love. It is God who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures. In the beautiful words of the psalmist— SC 9"
The EGW passage's statement that 'It is God who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures' is a clear and direct allusion to Psalm 145:16, which states, 'Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.'
"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 145:16 in this passage.
Psalms 145:17
"The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works."
In great mercy, according to His divine character, God bore long with Lucifer. The spirit of discontent and disaffection had never before been known in heaven. It was a new element, strange, mysterious, unaccountable. Lucifer himself had not at first been acquainted with the real nature of his feelings; for a time he had feared to express the workings and imaginings of his mind; yet he did not dismiss them. He did not see whither he was drifting. But such efforts as infinite love and wisdom only could devise, were made to convince him of his error. His disaffection was proved to be without cause, and he was made to see what would be the result of persisting in revolt. Lucifer was convinced that he was in the wrong. He saw that “the Lord is righteous in all His ways, and holy in all His works” ( Psalm 145:17 ); that the divine statutes are just, and that he ought to acknowledge them as such before all heaven. Had he done this, he might have saved himself and many angels. He had not at t…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:17 in this passage.
Psalms 145:18
"The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth."
Chapter 11—The Call of Abraham After the dispersion from Babel idolatry again became well-nigh universal, and the Lord finally left the hardened transgressors to follow their evil ways, while He chose Abraham, of the line of Shem, and made him the keeper of His law for future generations. Abraham had grown up in the midst of superstition and heathenism. Even his father's household, by whom the knowledge of God had been preserved, were yielding to the seductive influences surrounding them, and they “served other gods” than Jehovah. But the true faith was not to become extinct. God has ever preserved a remnant to serve Him. Adam, Seth, Enoch, Methuselah, Noah, Shem, in unbroken line, had preserved from age to age the precious revealings of His will. The son of Terah became the inheritor of this holy trust. Idolatry invited him on every side, but in vain. Faithful among the faithless, uncorrupted by the prevailing apostasy, he steadfastly adhered to the worship of the one true God. “The L…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:18 in this passage.
Psalms 145:20
"The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy."
"God has given to men a declaration of His character and of His method of dealing with sin. “The Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty.” Exodus 34:6, 7 . “All the wicked will He destroy.” “The transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.” Psalm 145:20 ; 37:38 . The power and authority of the divine government will be employed to put down rebellion; yet all the manifestations of retributive justice will be perfectly consistent with the character of God as a merciful, long-suffering, benevolent being. GC 541.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 145:20 in this passage.