"Worn with the labors of writing and publishing, and of looking after many interests connected with the general work, Elder White and his wife were nevertheless given no rest. Immediately after the conference session, they were called to Wisconsin and Iowa, where they endured many hardships. Soon after their return to Michigan, he was stricken with partial paralysis. An account of this affliction, and of the impetus it indirectly brought to the health reform movement a few months later, is given by Mrs. White in The Review and Herald , February 20 and 27, 1866, a portion of which forms the text of this chapter.] LS 168.1"
"Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
Both passages touch on the idea of finding comfort in tribulation and being able to comfort others as a result. The EGW passage describes hardship, and the Bible verse speaks of comfort in tribulation.
"I helped him into the house, but he could not speak to me until in the house he indistinctly uttered the words, “Pray, pray.” We dropped on our knees and cried to God, who had ever been to us a present help in time of trouble. My husband soon uttered words of praise and gratitude to God, because he could use his arm. His hand was partially restored, but not fully. LS 168.3"
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
The EGW passage directly alludes to Psalm 46:1 by using the phrase "a present help in time of trouble" in the context of prayer and seeking God's help.
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Both passages emphasize the importance of prayer, especially in times of sickness and need. The EGW passage provides a specific example of prayer for healing, while James 5:16 gives a general principle. The phrase "pray, pray" echoes the sentiment of James 5:16.