"Then it was explained that God had this nation in His own hand, and would not suffer victories to be gained faster than He ordained, and would permit no more losses to the Northern men than in His wisdom He saw fit, to punish them for their sins. And had the Northern army at this time pushed the battle still further in their fainting, exhausted condition, the far greater struggle and destruction which awaited them would have caused great triumph in the South. God would not permit this, and sent an angel to interfere. The sudden falling back of the Northern troops is a mystery to all. They know not that God's hand was in the matter. 1T 267.1"
"And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:"
The EGW passage describes God's intervention in the battle, controlling the outcome and timing of events. This aligns with Daniel 2:21, which speaks of God's sovereignty over times, seasons, and rulers. The connection is a thematic parallel.
"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things."
The EGW passage describes God's active role in both permitting losses and preventing greater destruction, aligning with Isaiah 45:7, which attributes the creation of both good and evil to God. The connection is thematic, emphasizing God's comprehensive control.
"But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another."
Both passages emphasize God's control over events and His ability to influence outcomes, raising up or putting down as He sees fit. The context of the EGW passage is a specific battle, while the Psalm is a general principle, but the underlying idea is the same.
"The South have strengthened themselves greatly since their rebellion first commenced. If active measures had then been taken by the North, this rebellion would have been speedily crushed out. But that which was small at first has increased in strength and numbers until it has become most powerful. Other nations are intently watching this nation, for what purpose I was not informed, and are making great preparations for some event. The greatest perplexity and anxiety now exists among our national men. Proslavery men and traitors are in the very midst of them; and while these are professedly in favor of the Union, they have an influence in making decisions, some of which even favor the South. 1T 267.3"
"The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords."
The EGW passage describes individuals who outwardly profess loyalty but harbor treachery, which aligns with the sentiment expressed in Psalms 55:21, where words are smooth but the heart is full of war. The parallel is reasonably strong.