"This peculiar light I have experienced in the past in times of special blessing, but this time it was more distinct, more impressive, and I felt such peace, peace so full and abundant no words can express it. I raised myself into a sitting posture, and I saw that I was surrounded by a bright cloud, white as snow, the edges of which were tinged with a deep pink. The softest, sweetest music was filling the air, and I recognized the music as the singing of the angels. Then a Voice spoke to me, saying: “Fear not; I am your Saviour. Holy angels are all about you.” 9T 66.1"
"And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God."
Both passages describe a heavenly scene with light and voices. EGW's description of angels singing and a voice speaking echoes the imagery in Revelation, although the specifics differ. The presence of light and a divine voice are the key parallels.
"“Then this is heaven,” I said, “and now I can be at rest. I shall have no more messages to bear, no more misrepresentations to endure. Everything will be easy now, and I shall enjoy peace and rest. Oh, what inexpressible peace fills my soul! Is this indeed heaven? Am I one of God's little children? and shall I always have this peace?” 9T 66.2"
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
EGW's longing for rest and peace in heaven directly parallels the promise in Revelation 21:4 of an end to sorrow and pain. The desire for a cessation of suffering and the attainment of perfect peace is the core connection.
"I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work."
The statement "Your work is not yet done" directly reflects the principle found in John 9:4, which emphasizes the importance of continuing to work for God while there is still time. Both passages highlight the idea that there is a task to be completed before rest can be attained.
"After a while I fell asleep again. This time I seemed to be in a council meeting where our book work was being discussed. There were a number of our brethren present, leaders in our work, and Elder Haskell and his wife were there consulting together and with the brethren about the circulation of our books, tracts, and periodicals. 9T 66.5"
"And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter."
Both passages describe a meeting of leaders to discuss important matters. While the specific context differs (book work vs. doctrinal issues), the general idea of a council or meeting for deliberation is present in both texts. The parallel is in the act of leaders coming together to make decisions.