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Psalms 18:2
"The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower."
"And throughout the songs of David the thought was impressed on his people that Jehovah was their strength and deliverer: PP 716.1"
The EGW passage directly reflects the sentiment and message found in many of David's Psalms, including Psalm 18:2. The emphasis on Jehovah as strength and deliverer is a central theme in David's writings.
"In the surroundings of his island home the exiled prophet read the manifestations of divine power, and in all the works of nature held communion with his God. The most ardent longing of the soul after God, the most fervent prayers, went up to heaven from rocky Patmos. As John looked upon the rocks, he was reminded of Christ, the rock of his strength, in whose shelter he could hide without a fear. SL 74.1"
Both passages use the imagery of a rock as a symbol of God's strength and refuge.
"Feebler and still feebler grew the physical frame; but the spirit was courageous ever. In conversation with Dr. David Paulson on January 25, 1915, Mrs. White said: “The Lord has been my helper, the Lord has been my God, and I have not a doubt. If I could not realize that He has been my guide and my stay, do tell me what I could trust in. Why, I have just as firm a trust in God that He will stand my feet on Mount Zion, as that I live and breathe; and I am going to keep that trust till I die.” LS 442.1"
Both passages express trust in God as a source of strength and security, particularly in times of weakness or uncertainty. EGW's statement echoes the sentiment of reliance on God found in Psalm 18:2.
Psalms 18:6
"In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears."
"On this journey my husband's mind was much exercised upon the subject of spiritualism, and soon after our return he engaged in writing the book entitled, Signs of the Times . He was still feeble, and could sleep but little, but the Lord was his support. When his mind was in a confused, suffering state, we would bow before God, and in our distress cry unto Him. He heard our earnest prayers, and often blessed my husband so that with refreshed spirits he went on with the work. Many times in the day did we thus go before the Lord in earnest prayer. That book was not written in his own strength. 1T 92.1"
The EGW passage describes crying out to God in distress and God hearing their prayers, which is a clear parallel to Psalm 18:6. The connection is thematic and strong.
"“Yet hast Thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God. When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: And my prayer came in unto Thee, Into Thine holy temple. PK 269.4"
Both passages describe a person in distress praying to God and being heard in His temple. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is strong.
Psalms 18:11
"He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies."
"In that thick darkness God's presence was hidden. He makes darkness His pavilion, and conceals His glory from human eyes. God and His holy angels were beside the cross. The Father was with His Son. Yet His presence was not revealed. Had His glory flashed forth from the cloud, every human beholder would have been destroyed. And in that dreadful hour Christ was not to be comforted with the Father's presence. He trod the wine press alone, and of the people there was none with Him. DA 753.4"
EGW directly alludes to Psalm 18:11, using the phrase "He makes darkness His pavilion" and connecting it to God's hidden presence.
Psalms 18:32
"It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect."
"After God had tested and proved us in the furnace of affliction, he raised up my husband and gave him greater clearness of mind and power of intellect to plan and execute than he had before his affliction. When my husband felt his own weakness and moved in the fear of God, then the Lord was his strength. Prompt in speech and action, he has pushed forward reforms where they would otherwise have languished. He has made very liberal donations, fearing that his means would prove a snare to him. LS 244.4"
The EGW passage describes God giving her husband strength and enabling him to plan and execute, which parallels the idea in Psalm 18:32 of God girding with strength and making the way perfect. The connection is a valid thematic parallel.
Psalms 18:35
"Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great."
"The sincere, contrite soul is precious in the sight of God. He places His own signet upon men, not by their rank, not by their wealth, not by their intellectual greatness, but by their oneness with Christ. The Lord of glory is satisfied with those who are meek and lowly in heart. “Thou hast also given me,” said David, “the shield of Thy salvation: ... and Thy gentleness”—as an element in the human character—“hath made me great.” Psalm 18:35 . DA 437.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 18:35 in this passage.
"Although His love is driven back by the stubborn heart, He returns to plead with greater force, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.” The winning power of His love compels souls to come in. And to Christ they say, “Thy gentleness hath made me great.” Psalm 18:35 . COL 235.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 18:35 in this passage.
Psalms 18:46
"The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted."
"“The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of my salvation: Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, and subdueth peoples under me. He rescueth me from mine enemies: Yea, Thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me: Thou deliverest me from the violent man. Therefore I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the nations, And will sing praises unto Thy name. Great deliverance giveth He to His king; And sheweth loving-kindness to His anointed, To David and to his seed, forevermore.” Psalm 18:46-50 , R.V. PP 715.4"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 18:46, making it a clear and undeniable explicit allusion.
Psalms 18:46-50
"The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore."
"“The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of my salvation: Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, and subdueth peoples under me. He rescueth me from mine enemies: Yea, Thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me: Thou deliverest me from the violent man. Therefore I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the nations, And will sing praises unto Thy name. Great deliverance giveth He to His king; And sheweth loving-kindness to His anointed, To David and to his seed, forevermore.” Psalm 18:46-50 , R.V. PP 715.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 18:46-50 in this passage.
Psalms 18:50
"Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore."
"“Thou wentest forth for the salvation of Thy people, Even for salvation with Thine anointed.” PK 388.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes and alludes to the Psalm, although it's actually Psalm 18:50. The quote is slightly altered, but the core idea of salvation through the anointed one is present.