"The little children should come especially close to nature. Instead of putting fashion's shackles upon them, let them be free like the lambs to play in the sweet, fresh sunlight. Point them to shrubs and flowers, the lowly grass and the lofty trees, and let them become familiar with their beautiful, varied, and delicate forms. Teach them to see the wisdom and love of God in His created works; and as their hearts swell with joy and grateful love, let them join the birds in their songs of praise. CT 188.1"
"Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:"
Both passages encourage praising God through nature, though EGW focuses on children's interaction with nature while Psalms 148 is a broader call to creation.
"Educate the children and youth to consider the works of the great Master Artist, and to imitate the attractive graces of nature in their character building. As the love of God wins their hearts, let them bring into their lives the beauty of holiness. So shall they use their capabilities to bless others and to honor God.— Special Testimonies On Education, 58-62 ; written May 20, 1896. CT 188.2"
"O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth."
Both passages connect beauty and holiness, encouraging the pursuit of a character that reflects God's nature.
"***** Nature is full of lessons of the love of God. Rightly understood, these lessons lead to the Creator. They point from nature to nature's God, teaching those simple, holy truths that cleanse the mind and bring it into close touch with God. CT 188.3"
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Both passages highlight nature's role in revealing God's glory and leading people to Him.
"But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?"
Both passages suggest that observing nature (animals, earth) can teach about God and His works.