"I wept and prayed much as I saw our goods confiscated. I tried to read sympathy or pity for me in the looks of those around me, and marked the countenances of several whom I thought would speak to me and comfort me if they did not fear that they would be observed by others. I made one attempt to escape from the crowd, but seeing that I was watched, I concealed my intentions. I commenced weeping aloud, and saying: “If they would only tell me what I have done or what I have said!” My husband, who was sleeping in a bed in the same room, heard me weeping aloud and awoke me. My pillow was wet with tears, and a sad depression of spirits was upon me. 1T 578.1"
"I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears."
Both passages describe a state of deep sorrow and weeping. The EGW passage recounts Ellen White's distress and tears, while Psalm 6:6 speaks of watering the couch with tears. The imagery and emotional state are very similar, making this a strong thematic parallel.
"Brother and Sister Howe accompanied us to West Windsor, where we were received and welcomed by Brother and Sister Carman. Sabbath and first day we met the brethren and sisters from the churches in the vicinity and had freedom in bearing our testimony to them. The refreshing Spirit of the Lord rested upon those who felt a special interest in the work of God. Our conference meetings were good, and nearly all bore testimony that they were strengthened and greatly encouraged. 1T 578.2"
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;"
The EGW passage mentions 'The refreshing Spirit of the Lord rested upon those who felt a special interest in the work of God,' which echoes the 'times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord' in Acts 3:19.
"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
The EGW passage describes a meeting where brethren and sisters met, bore testimony, and were strengthened and encouraged. This aligns with the fellowship and doctrine described in Acts 2:42.
"Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
The EGW passage describes hospitality being shown to her and her companions, which aligns with the concept of 'given to hospitality' in Romans 12:13.