"As the people journeyed through the wilderness, many precious lessons were fixed in their minds by means of song. At their deliverance from Pharaoh's army the whole host of Israel had joined in the song of triumph. Far over desert and sea rang the joyous refrain, and the mountains re-echoed the accents of praise, “Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously.” Exodus 15:21 . Often on the journey was this song repeated, cheering the hearts and kindling the faith of the pilgrim travelers. The commandments as given from Sinai, with promises of God's favor and records of His wonderful works for their deliverance, were by divine direction expressed in song, and were chanted to the sound of instrumental music, the people keeping step as their voices united in praise. Ed 39.1"
"And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea."
Ellen White directly references Exodus 15:21 in this passage.
"Thus their thoughts were uplifted from the trials and difficulties of the way, the restless, turbulent spirit was soothed and calmed, the principles of truth were implanted in the memory, and faith was strengthened. Concert of action taught order and unity, and the people were brought into closer touch with God and with one another. Ed 39.2"
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
The EGW passage describes how concert of action brings people into closer touch with one another, fostering unity. Psalm 133:1 directly praises the goodness and pleasantness of brethren dwelling together in unity. The connection is a thematic parallel, focusing on the benefits of unity and fellowship.
"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."
Both passages emphasize the importance of stillness and recognizing God's presence amidst turmoil. The EGW quote describes how certain practices can soothe a restless spirit, while Psalm 46:10 directly commands stillness to know God. The connection is thematic, focusing on inner peace and recognizing God.
"“He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; He led him about, He instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His eye. As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: so the Lord alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him.” Deuteronomy 32:10-12 . Ed 39.4"
"He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: So the Lord alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him."
Ellen White directly references Deuteronomy 32:10-12 in this passage.