"Again, in whispered anguish, the words were breathed, “What holds the cord?” For a moment we hesitated to venture. Then we exclaimed: “Our only hope is to trust wholly to the cord. It has been our dependence all the difficult way. It will not fail us now.” Still we were hesitating and distressed. The words were then spoken: “God holds the cord. We need not fear.” These words were repeated by those behind us, accompanied with: “He will not fail us now. He has brought us thus far in safety.” LS 193.1"
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."
The EGW passage directly illustrates the principle of trusting in God, echoing the sentiment of Proverbs 3:5. The 'cord' represents God's guidance, and the emphasis is on unwavering faith.
"My husband then swung himself over the fearful abyss into the beautiful field beyond. I immediately followed. And oh, what a sense of relief and gratitude to God we felt! I heard voices raised in triumphant praise to God. I was happy, perfectly happy. LS 193.2"
"O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Both passages express gratitude and praise to God after a period of trial or difficulty. While not a direct quote, the sentiment aligns with the thanksgiving expressed in Psalm 107:1.