"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."
The EGW passage directly quotes and alludes to Isaiah 40:29.
"We need to appreciate more fully the meaning of the words: “I sat down under His shadow with great delight.” Song of Solomon 2:3 . These words do not bring to our minds the picture of hasty transit, but of quiet rest. There are many professing Christians who are anxious and depressed, many who are so full of busy activity that they cannot find time to rest quietly in the promises of God, who act as if they could not afford to have peace and quietness. To all such Christ's invitation is: “Come unto Me, ... and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 . 7T 69.2"
"As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste."
The EGW passage directly quotes Song of Solomon 2:3 and builds upon its meaning.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 11:28 and builds upon its meaning.
"Let us turn from the dusty, heated thoroughfares of life to rest in the shadow of Christ's love. Here we gain strength for conflict. Here we learn how to lessen toil and worry, and how to speak and sing to the praise of God. Let the weary and the heavy-laden learn from Christ the lesson of quiet trust. They must sit under His shadow if they would be possessors of His peace and rest. 7T 69.3"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
The EGW passage echoes the themes of rest, learning from Christ, and finding peace, which are central to Matthew 11:28-30.