"“In my relations to this cause I have been longest and most closely connected with the publishing work. Three times have I fallen, stricken with paralysis, through my devotion to this branch of the cause. Now that God has given me renewed physical and mental strength, I feel that I can serve His cause as I have never been able to serve it before. I must see the publishing work prosper. It is interwoven with my very existence. If I forget the interests of this work, let my right hand forget her cunning.” 1T 107.1"
"If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Psalm 137:5, using the same phrase 'let my right hand forget her cunning' to express unwavering dedication to the publishing work, mirroring the Psalmist's devotion to Jerusalem.
"We had an appointment to attend a tent meeting at Charlotte, Sabbath and Sunday, July 23 and 24. As I was in feeble health, we decided to travel by private conveyance. On the way, my husband seemed cheerful, yet a feeling of solemnity rested upon him. He repeatedly praised the Lord for mercies and blessings received, and freely expressed his own feelings concerning the past and future: “The Lord is good, and greatly to be praised. He is a present help in time of need. The future seems cloudy and uncertain, but the Lord would not have us distressed over these things. When trouble comes, He will give us grace to endure it. What the Lord has been to us, and what He has done for us, should make us so grateful that we would never murmur or complain. Our labors, burdens, and sacrifices will never be fully appreciated by all. I see that I have lost my peace of mind and the blessing of God by permitting myself to be troubled by these things. 1T 107.2"
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
The phrase "a present help in time of need" is a direct quote from Psalm 46:1, making this an explicit allusion.
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable."
The phrase "The Lord is good, and greatly to be praised" echoes the sentiment of Psalm 145:3. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is clear.