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Psalms 85:6
"Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?"
"“O Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make known; In wrath remember mercy. PK 388.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes Habakkuk 3:2, which uses the phrase "revive Thy work." Psalm 85:6 also uses the phrase "revive us again." Both passages express a plea for spiritual renewal and revival. The EGW passage is a direct quotation.
"The good work wrought for the church at Battle Creek last fall, the thorough reform and turning to the Lord by physicians, helpers, and managers at the Health Institute, and the general agreement of our brethren and sisters in all parts of the field relative to the great object of the Health Institute and the manner it should be conducted, to which is added the varied experience of more than one year, not only in the wrong course, but also in a right direction, give me more confidence that the health reform and the Health Institute will prove a success than I ever had before. I still fondly hope to see the Health Institute at Battle Creek prospering and in every respect the institute shown me. But it will take time to fully correct and outgrow the errors of the past. With the blessing of God this can and will be done. 1T 635.1"
Both passages express a desire for revival and renewal. The EGW passage speaks of correcting errors and prospering, while Psalm 85:6 asks for revival. The connection is thematic, but not a strong or direct allusion.
Psalms 85:10
"Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other."
"The law of God, enshrined within the ark, was the great rule of righteousness and judgment. That law pronounced death upon the transgressor; but above the law was the mercy seat, upon which the presence of God was revealed, and from which, by virtue of the atonement, pardon was granted to the repentant sinner. Thus in the work of Christ for our redemption, symbolized by the sanctuary service, “mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10 . PP 349.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 85:10.
"God's love has been expressed in His justice no less than in His mercy. Justice is the foundation of His throne, and the fruit of His love. It had been Satan's purpose to divorce mercy from truth and justice. He sought to prove that the righteousness of God's law is an enemy to peace. But Christ shows that in God's plan they are indissolubly joined together; the one cannot exist without the other. “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10 . DA 762.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 85:10 in this passage.
"The voice of God is heard proclaiming that justice is satisfied. Satan is vanquished. Christ's toiling, struggling ones on earth are “accepted in the Beloved.” Ephesians 1:6 . Before the heavenly angels and the representatives of unfallen worlds, they are declared justified. Where He is, there His church shall be. “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10 . The Father's arms encircle His Son, and the word is given, “Let all the angels of God worship Him.” Hebrews 1:6 . DA 834.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 85:10 in this passage.
"***** The Lord has presented before me that many, many will be rescued from physical, mental, and moral degeneracy through the practical influence of health reform. Health talks will be given, publications will be multiplied. The principles of health reform will be received with favor, and many will be enlightened. The influences that are associated with health reform will commend it to the judgment of all who want light, and they will advance step by step to receive the special truths for this time. Thus truth and righteousness will meet together. 6T 378.3"
The EGW passage speaks of truth and righteousness meeting, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 85:10, though not a direct quote.