"them. I was fully resolved to seek the Lord in earnest there, and obtain, if possible, the pardon of my sins. There was a great longing in my heart for the Christian's hope and the peace that comes of believing. LS 22.1"
"Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin."
Both passages express a desire for cleansing from sin and seeking forgiveness from God. The EGW passage describes a longing for pardon, while Psalm 51:2 directly asks for thorough cleansing from iniquity.
"I was much encouraged while listening to a discourse from the words, “I will go in unto the king, ... and if I perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16 . In his remarks the speaker referred to those who were wavering between hope and fear, longing to be saved from their sins and receive the pardoning love of Christ, yet held in doubt and bondage by timidity and fear of failure. He counseled such ones to surrender themselves to God, and venture upon His mercy without delay. They would find a gracious Saviour ready to present to them the scepter of mercy, even as Ahasuerus offered to Esther the signal of his favor. All that was required of the sinner, trembling in the presence of his Lord, was to put forth the hand of faith and touch the scepter of His grace. The touch insured pardon and peace. LS 22.2"
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."
The EGW passage directly quotes Esther 4:16 and uses the story of Esther as an analogy for approaching God's mercy.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Both passages encourage approaching God with confidence to receive mercy and grace. The EGW passage uses the Esther story as an illustration, while Hebrews 4:16 directly invites believers to come boldly to the throne of grace.
"Those who were waiting to make themselves more worthy of divine favor before they ventured to claim the promises of God, were making a fatal mistake. Jesus alone cleanses from sin; He only can forgive our transgressions. He has pledged Himself to listen to the petition and grant the prayer of those who come to Him in faith. Many have a vague idea that they must make some wonderful effort in order to gain the favor of God. But all self-dependence is vain. It is only by connecting with Jesus through faith that the sinner becomes a hopeful, believing child of God. LS 22.3"
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Both passages emphasize that salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ and not through one's own works or efforts. The EGW passage directly states that self-dependence is vain, echoing the sentiment in Ephesians 2:8-9.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Both passages offer an invitation to come to Jesus for relief. The EGW passage speaks against waiting to become worthy and emphasizes coming to Jesus in faith, while Matthew 11:28 directly invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Jesus for rest.