"On this journey my husband's mind was much exercised upon the subject of spiritualism, and soon after our return he engaged in writing the book entitled, Signs of the Times . He was still feeble, and could sleep but little, but the Lord was his support. When his mind was in a confused, suffering state, we would bow before God, and in our distress cry unto Him. He heard our earnest prayers, and often blessed my husband so that with refreshed spirits he went on with the work. Many times in the day did we thus go before the Lord in earnest prayer. That book was not written in his own strength. 1T 92.1"
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
The EGW passage describes casting their burdens upon the Lord in prayer and receiving support, directly echoing the sentiment of Psalm 55:22. The connection is strong and thematic.
"In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears."
The EGW passage describes crying out to God in distress and God hearing their prayers, which is a clear parallel to Psalm 18:6. The connection is thematic and strong.
"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 emphasizes that the book was not written in her husband's own strength, but through God's support during weakness, aligning with the principle in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"In the winter and spring I suffered much from heart disease. It was difficult for me to breathe while lying down, and I could not sleep unless raised in nearly a sitting posture. My breath often stopped, and I often fainted. I had upon my left eyelid a swelling which appeared to be a cancer. It had been increasing gradually for more than a year, until it had become quite painful, and affected my sight. When reading or writing, I was forced to bandage the afflicted eye. I feared that it was to be destroyed by a cancer. I looked back to the days and nights spent in reading proof sheets, which had strained my eyes, and thought: “If I lose my eye and my life, they will be sacrificed to the cause of God.” 1T 92.2"
"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."
Both passages deal with suffering and weakness. Paul rejoices in his infirmities because God's strength is made perfect in weakness. EGW describes her physical ailments and sees them as a potential sacrifice for God's cause. The connection is thematic, but not a direct allusion.