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Psalms 96:1
"O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth."
"“Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth. Sing unto Jehovah, bless His name; Show forth His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples. 8T 122.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 96:1. It's a clear and direct allusion.
Psalms 96:1-4
"O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods."
"***** “O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; show forth His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the heathen, His wonders among all people. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.” Psalm 96:1-4 . 8T 13.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 96:1-4 in this passage.
Psalms 96:3
"Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people."
"surely as God lives and reigns, His glory should be declared “among the heathen, His wonders among all people.” Psalm 96:3 . PK 313.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 96:3.
Psalms 96:6
"Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary."
"The Father wrought by His Son in the creation of all heavenly beings. “By Him were all things created, ... whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him.” Colossians 1:16 . Angels are God's ministers, radiant with the light ever flowing from His presence and speeding on rapid wing to execute His will. But the Son, the anointed of God, the “express image of His person,” “the brightness of His glory,” “upholding all things by the word of His power,” holds supremacy over them all. Hebrews 1:3 . “A glorious high throne from the beginning,” was the place of His sanctuary ( Jeremiah 17:12 ); “a scepter of righteousness,” the scepter of His kingdom. Hebrews 1:8 . “Honor and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:6 . Mercy and truth go before His face. Psalm 89:14 . PP 34.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 96:6 in this passage.
Psalms 96:9
"O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth."
"In our devotional meetings, our voices should express by prayer and praise our adoration of the heavenly Father, that all may know that we worship God in simplicity and truth, and in the beauty of holiness. Precious indeed in this world of sin and ignorance is the gift of speech, the melody of the human voice, when devoted to the praise of Him who hath loved us and given Himself for us. CT 245.3"
EGW directly references the 'beauty of holiness' from Psalm 96:9, making this an explicit allusion rather than just a thematic parallel.
"Educate the children and youth to consider the works of the great Master Artist, and to imitate the attractive graces of nature in their character building. As the love of God wins their hearts, let them bring into their lives the beauty of holiness. So shall they use their capabilities to bless others and to honor God.— Special Testimonies On Education, 58-62 ; written May 20, 1896. CT 188.2"
Both passages connect beauty and holiness, encouraging the pursuit of a character that reflects God's nature.
Psalms 96:11-13
"Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth."
"beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence.... He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people.” Psalm 50:2-4 . “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad ... before the Lord: for He cometh, for He cometh to judge the earth: He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with His truth.” Psalm 96:11-13 . GC 300.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 96:11-13 in this passage.
Psalms 96:12
"Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice"
"It seemed to me that everyone must be at peace with God and animated by His Spirit. Everything that my eyes rested upon seemed to have undergone a change. The trees were more beautiful and the birds sang more sweetly than ever before; they seemed to be praising the Creator in their songs. I did not care to talk, for fear this happiness might pass away, and I should lose the precious evidence of Jesus’ love for me. 1T 18.3"
Both passages describe nature rejoicing and praising God. The EGW passage specifically mentions birds singing praises, while the Psalm speaks of trees rejoicing. The connection is thematic, reflecting a sense of creation glorifying its Creator.