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Psalms 30:2
"O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me."
"We have been witnesses of the great affliction through which Brother and Sister White have passed in the severe and dangerous sickness of Brother White. The hand of God in his restoration is to us most apparent. Probably no other one upon whom such a blow has fallen ever recovered. Yet a severe shock of paralysis, seriously affecting the brain, has, by the good hand of God, been removed from his servant, and new strength granted him both in body and mind. 1T 610.2"
Both passages express gratitude for healing received from God. The EGW passage describes the recovery of Brother White from a severe illness as a result of God's intervention, while Psalm 30:2 is a direct expression of thanks for healing.
"In about three weeks I fainted and fell to the floor, and remained nearly unconscious about thirty-six hours. It was feared that I could not live, but in answer to prayer I again revived. One week later I received a shock upon my left side. I had a strange sensation of coldness and numbness in my head, and severe pain in my temples. My tongue seemed heavy and numb; I could not speak plainly. My left arm and side were helpless. I thought I was dying, and my great anxiety was to have the evidence in my sufferings that the Lord loved me. For months I had suffered continual pain in my heart, and my spirits were constantly depressed. I had tried to serve God from principle without feeling, but I now thirsted for the salvation of God, I longed to realize His blessing notwithstanding my physical suffering. 1T 93.1"
Both passages describe a cry for help and subsequent healing. EGW's account of revival after being near death echoes the sentiment of Psalm 30:2, where the psalmist acknowledges God's healing power.
"The hand of God in his restoration was most apparent. Probably no other one upon whom such a blow has fallen ever recovered. Yet a severe shock of paralysis, seriously affecting the brain, was by the good hand of God removed from His servant, and new strength granted him both in body and mind. 1T 104.2"
Both passages speak of God's healing power in response to a cry for help. The EGW passage describes a specific instance of healing, while the Psalm is a general expression of gratitude for healing. The connection is thematic, but not a direct allusion.
Psalms 30:5
"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
Saith the Lord: “My people shall never be ashamed.” Joel 2:26 . “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 . When on His resurrection day these disciples met the Saviour, and their hearts burned within them as they listened to His words; when they looked upon the head and hands and feet that had been bruised for them; when, before His ascension, Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands in blessing, bade them, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel,” adding, “Lo, I am with you alway” ( Mark 16:15 ; Matthew 28:20 ); when on the Day of Pentecost the promised Comforter descended and the power from on high was given and the souls of the believers thrilled with the conscious presence of their ascended Lord—then, even though, like His, their pathway led through sacrifice and martyrdom, would they have exchanged the ministry of the gospel of His grace, with the “crown of righteousness” to be received at His coming, for the glory …
Ellen White directly references Psalms 30:5 in this passage.
"the glad sunshine, after the wind and storm, soon awakened cheerfulness and mirth. 4T 289.3"
The EGW passage uses the imagery of sunshine after a storm to evoke a feeling of cheerfulness, which aligns with the Psalm's sentiment of joy coming in the morning after a night of weeping. The connection is more than superficial.
"Though David had fallen, the Lord lifted him up. He was now more fully in harmony with God and in sympathy with his fellow men than before he fell. In the joy of his release he sang: PP 726.1"
Both passages describe a transition from sorrow to joy, with the EGW passage framing David's restoration after his fall as a parallel to the sentiment expressed in Psalm 30:5. The connection is thematic and relevant to the context.
"It is a mistake to entertain the thought that God is pleased to see His children suffer. All heaven is interested in the happiness of man. Our heavenly Father does not close the avenues of joy to any of His creatures. The divine requirements call upon us to shun those indulgences that would bring suffering and disappointment, that would close to us the door of happiness and heaven. The world's Redeemer accepts men as they are, with all their wants, imperfections, and weaknesses; and He will not only cleanse from sin and grant redemption through His blood, but will satisfy the heart-longing of all who consent to wear His yoke, to bear His burden. It is His purpose to impart peace and rest to all who come to Him for the bread of life. He requires us to perform only those duties that will lead our steps to heights of bliss to which the disobedient can never attain. The true, joyous life of the soul is to have Christ formed within, the hope of glory. SC 46.3"
Both passages deal with the idea that God desires joy and happiness for His people, even amidst suffering. The EGW passage expands on this idea, stating that God does not close avenues of joy and that true life is found in Christ. The Psalm speaks of joy coming in the morning after weeping, suggesting a similar theme of God's favor leading to joy.
"his interview with Jesus; but he did not hasten on the homeward journey. It was not until the next morning that he reached Capernaum. What a homecoming was that! When he went to find Jesus, his heart was heavy with sorrow. The sunshine seemed cruel to him, the songs of the birds a mockery. How different his feelings now! All nature wears a new aspect. He sees with new eyes. As he journeys in the quiet of the early morning, all nature seems to be praising God with him. While he is still some distance from his own dwelling, servants come out to meet him, anxious to relieve the suspense they are sure he must feel. He shows no surprise at the news they bring, but with a depth of interest they cannot know he asks at what hour the child began to mend. They answer, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” At the very moment when the father's faith grasped the assurance, “Thy son liveth,” divine love touched the dying child. DA 199.2"
The EGW passage describes a shift from sorrow to joy, mirroring the sentiment in Psalms 30:5. The initial despair and subsequent rejoicing after the healing align with the verse's message about weeping turning into joy in the morning.
"Again my husband's health became very poor. He was troubled with cough and soreness of lungs, and his nervous system was prostrated. His anxiety of mind, the burdens which he bore in Rochester, his labor in the office, sickness and deaths in the family, the lack of sympathy from those who should have shared his labors, together with his traveling and preaching, were too much for his strength, and he seemed to be fast going down to a consumptive's grave. That was a time of gloom and darkness. A few rays of light occasionally parted the heavy clouds, giving us a little hope, or we should have sunk in despair. It seemed at times that God had forsaken us. 1T 96.2"
The EGW passage describes a time of 'gloom and darkness' with occasional 'rays of light,' mirroring the Psalm's contrast between 'weeping' and 'joy.' Both passages deal with the transient nature of suffering and the hope for eventual relief.
Psalms 30:11
"Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;"
"Elder Stockman was present. He had recently seen me in deep despair, and the remarkable change in my appearance and feelings touched his heart; he wept aloud, rejoicing with me and praising God for this proof of His tender mercy and loving-kindness. 1T 32.3"
Both passages describe a transformation from mourning to joy and gladness. The EGW passage illustrates this transformation in EGW's own experience, mirroring the sentiment expressed in Psalm 30:11.