"While the Bible should hold the first place in the education of children and youth, the book of nature is next in importance. God's created works testify to His love and power. He has called the world into being, with all that it contains. God is a lover of the beautiful; and in the world which He has fitted up for us He has not only given us everything necessary for our comfort, but He has filled the heavens and the earth with beauty. We see His love and care in the rich fields of autumn, and His smile in the glad sunshine. His hand has made the castle- like rocks and the towering mountains. The lofty trees grow at His command; He has spread earth's green velvet carpet and dotted it with shrubs and flowers. CT 185.1"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
Both passages emphasize that God's attributes and power are revealed through creation. Romans 1:20 speaks of understanding God's eternal power through created things, while EGW elaborates on specific examples in nature that testify to God's love and power.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Both passages highlight the idea that nature reveals God's glory and handiwork. EGW expands on this by providing specific examples of God's creation, while Psalm 19:1 offers a more general statement.
"Why has He clothed the earth and trees with living green, instead of with dark, somber brown? Is it not that they may be more pleasing to the eye? And shall not our hearts be filled with gratitude as we read the evidences of His wisdom and love in the wonders of His creation? CT 185.2"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
Both passages discuss how creation reveals God's attributes. EGW focuses on the beauty of creation, while Romans 1:20 speaks more broadly about understanding God's power and Godhead through created things.
"The same creative energy that brought the world into existence is still exerted in upholding the universe and continuing the operations of nature. The hand of God guides the planets in their orderly march through the heavens. It is not because of inherent power that year by year the earth continues her motion round the sun and produces her bounties. The word of God controls the elements. He covers the heavens with clouds and prepares rain for the earth. He makes the valleys fruitful and “grass to grow upon the mountains;” Psalm 147:8 . It is through His power that vegetation flourishes, that the leaves appear and the flowers bloom. CT 185.3"
"Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 147:8 in this passage.