"Here commenced our first effective labors since his sickness. Here he began labor as in former years, though in much weakness. He would speak thirty or forty minutes in the forenoon of the Sabbath and on first day, while I would occupy the rest of the time, and then speak in the afternoon of each day, about an hour and a half each time. We were listened to with the greatest attention. I saw that my husband was growing stronger, clearer, and more connected in his subjects. And when on one occasion he spoke one hour with clearness and power, with the burden of the work upon him as before his sickness, my feelings of gratitude were beyond expression. I arose in the congregation, and for nearly half an hour tried with weeping to give utterance to them. The congregation was deeply moved. I felt assured that this was the dawn of better days for us. 1T 104.1"
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
The EGW passage describes James White's recovery and renewed strength in ministry despite his weakness, mirroring the theme of God's strength being made perfect in weakness as described in 2 Corinthians 12:9.
"For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."
The EGW passage describes James White's physical weakness but increasing strength and clarity in ministry. This aligns with the concept in 2 Corinthians 4:16 of the outward man perishing while the inward man is renewed day by day.
"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"
"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
Both passages refer to God's healing power. The EGW passage speaks of God removing paralysis and granting strength, while the Psalm speaks of God healing diseases. The connection is thematic, focusing on divine healing.
"O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me."
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.