"“Every honest soul that may be deceived by these disaffected ones, will have the true light in regard to them, if every angel from heaven has to visit them, to enlighten their minds. We have nothing to fear in this matter. As we near the judgment, all will manifest their true character, and it will be made plain to what company they belong. The sieve is moving. Let us not say: Stay Thy hand, O God. The church must be purged, and it will be. God reigns; let the people praise Him. I have not the most distant thought of sinking down. I mean to be right and do right. The judgment is to set, the books are to be opened, and we are to be judged according to our deeds. All the falsehoods that may be framed against me will not make me any worse, nor any better unless they have a tendency to drive me nearer my Redeemer.” 1T 100.1"
"Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."
The EGW passage discusses discerning true character and belonging through manifestations, directly echoing the principle of judging by fruits in Matthew 7:20.
"God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness."
EGW's statement "God reigns; let the people praise Him" directly echoes the sentiment of Psalm 47:8, which proclaims God's reign over all. Both passages affirm God's sovereignty and invite praise in response.
"From the time we moved to Battle Creek, the Lord began to turn our captivity. We found sympathizing friends in Michigan, who were ready to share our burdens and supply our wants. Old, tried friends in central New York and New England, especially in Vermont, sympathized with us in our afflictions, and were ready to assist us in time of distress. At the Conference at Battle Creek in November, 1856, God wrought for us. The minds of His servants were exercised as to the gifts of the church. If God's frown had been brought upon His people because the gifts had been slighted and neglected, there was a pleasing prospect that His smiles would again be upon us, that He would graciously revive the gifts, and they would live in the church to encourage the fainting soul, and to correct and reprove the erring. New life was given to the cause, and success attended the labors of our preachers. 1T 100.2"
"When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream."
The EGW passage directly uses the phrase "turn our captivity," which is a clear allusion to Psalm 126:1. The context of experiencing relief and restoration after a difficult period further strengthens the connection.
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit."
The EGW passage mentions the gifts of the church being revived. This connects thematically with 1 Corinthians 12:4, which speaks of the diversity of gifts from the same Spirit. The focus on spiritual gifts within the church makes this a valid connection.
"Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
The EGW passage describes friends sharing burdens and supplying wants, which aligns with the principle of distributing to the necessity of saints and hospitality found in Romans 12:13. While not a direct quote, the theme of providing for others is present in both passages.
"The publications were called for, and proved to be just what the cause demanded. The Messenger of Truth soon went down, and the discordant spirits who had spoken through it were scattered. My husband was enabled to pay all his debts. His cough ceased, the pain and soreness left his lungs and throat, and he was gradually restored to health, so that he could preach three times on the Sabbath and on first day with ease. This wonderful work in his restoration was of God, and He should have all the glory. 1T 100.3"
"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
The EGW passage describes a healing attributed to God, which thematically aligns with Psalm 103:3, which speaks of God healing diseases.