"is too late for them to be saved, lest they shall take up the lamentation, ‘The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.’ Brethren in the ministry say that our arrows hit them; will they please stand aside from between us and the people, and let us reach the hearts of sinners? If they make themselves a target for our aim, they have no reason to complain of the wounds they receive. Stand aside, brethren, and you will not get hit!” 1T 50.1"
"The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved."
This is a duplicate of pair 1.
"He related his own experience with such simplicity and candor that many who had been greatly prejudiced were affected to tears. The Spirit of God was felt in his words and seen upon his countenance. With a holy exaltation he boldly declared that he had taken the word of God as his counselor, that his doubts had been swept away and his faith confirmed. With earnestness he invited his brother ministers, church members, sinners, and infidels to examine the Bible for themselves, and charged them to let no man turn them from the purpose of ascertaining what was the truth. 1T 50.2"
"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
Both passages emphasize the importance of examining scripture for oneself and not being swayed by others. The Bereans in Acts 17:11 are commended for their diligence in searching the scriptures, which aligns with the exhortation in the EGW passage.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
The EGW passage encourages examining the Bible and not being swayed from seeking truth, which aligns with the principle of 'proving all things' in 1 Thessalonians 5:21.
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Both passages encourage individuals to examine the scriptures for themselves to discover truth. The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of John 5:39.
"Elder Brown neither then nor afterward severed his connection with the Christian Baptist Church, but was looked upon with great respect by his people. When he had finished speaking, those who desired the prayers of the people of God were invited to rise. Hundreds responded to the call. The Holy Spirit rested upon the assembly. Heaven and earth seemed to approach each other. The meeting lasted until a late hour of the night. The power of the Lord was felt upon young, old, and middle-aged. 1T 50.3"
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
Both passages describe a powerful spiritual experience leading to a large number of people responding to a call for prayer or baptism. The Holy Spirit's presence and the large response create a thematic parallel.
"As we returned to our homes by various ways, a voice praising God would reach us from one direction, and, as if in response, voices from another and still another quarter shouted: “Glory to God, the Lord reigneth!” Men sought their homes with praises upon their lips, and the glad sound rang out upon the still night air. No one who attended these meetings can ever forget those scenes of deepest interest. 1T 50.4"
"God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness."
The EGW passage describes people praising God and declaring "The Lord reigneth!" which directly echoes the sentiment of Psalm 47:8.
"Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord."
Both passages emphasize the importance of praising God. The EGW passage describes a scene of widespread praise, reflecting the call to universal praise in Psalm 150:6.