The living truth of God is to be made known in our medical institutions. Many persons who come to them are hungering and thirsting for truth, and when it is rightly presented they will receive it with gladness. Our sanitariums have been the means of elevating the truth for this time and bringing it before thousands. The religious influence that pervades these institutions inspires the guests with confidence. The assurance that the Lord presides there, and the many prayers offered for the sick, make an impression upon their hearts. Many who have never before thought of the value of the soul are convicted by the Spirit of God, and not a few are led to change their whole course of life. Impressions that will never be effaced are made upon many who have been self-satisfied, who have thought their own standard of character to be sufficient, and who have felt no need of the righteousness of Christ. When the future test comes, when enlightenment comes to them, not a few of these will take the…
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."
The EGW passage speaks of people 'hungering and thirsting for truth,' which is a clear parallel to the concept of hungering and thirsting for righteousness in Matthew 5:6. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is strong and relevant to the context of spiritual healing and transformation.
"God is honored by institutions conducted in this way. In His mercy He has made the sanitariums such a power in the relief of physical suffering that thousands have been drawn to them to be cured of their maladies. And with many, physical healing is accompanied by the healing of the soul. From the Saviour they receive the forgiveness of their sins. They receive the grace of Christ and identify themselves with Him, with His interests, His honor. Many go away from our sanitariums with new hearts. The change is decided. These, returning to their homes, are as lights in the world. The Lord makes them His witnesses. Their testimony is: “I have seen His greatness, I have tasted His goodness. ‘Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what He hath done for my soul.’” Psalm 66:16 . 6T 226.2"
"Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 66:16 in this passage.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage describes individuals who have been healed and transformed becoming 'lights in the world,' which aligns with the theme of Matthew 5:16, where believers are called to let their light shine. The connection is thematic, focusing on the outward expression of inner transformation.