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"It was early in December, 1914, also, that she testified to hearing voices in the night season, crying out: “Advance! Advance! Advance! Press the battle to the gate!” LS 441.1"
Possible connection 70% Joel 2:11
"And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?"
While the EGW passage uses the phrase 'Advance! Advance! Advance! Press the battle to the gate!' and the Joel verse speaks of the Lord's voice before his army, there's a possible connection in the sense of a divine call to action and the imagery of battle. However, the connection is not strong enough to be a definite thematic parallel.
"While eager to continue her work, and especially desirous of speaking again in public, Mrs. White knew that her strength was gradually failing, and that she must not presume on her waning energies. This was a real trial to her, yet she felt resigned to the Lord's will. Hear her praying around the family altar at set of sun, Sabbath, December 26, 1914, following petitions by Elder E. W. Farnsworth and others: LS 441.2"
Related principle 90% Matthew 26:39
"And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Both passages express a submission to God's will despite personal desires. EGW's desire to continue her work mirrors Jesus's desire to avoid the cup, but both ultimately submit to the Father's will.
"“Thou wilt answer our petitions; and we ask Thee, Lord, for Christ's sake, if it is Thy will, to give me strength and grace to continue; or, I am perfectly willing to leave my work at any time that Thou seest best. O Lord, I greatly desire to do some things, Thou knowest, and would be willing to do them if Thou wilt give me strength; but we will make no complaint; because Thou hast spared my life so much longer than many anticipated and than I have anticipated myself.... Give us light; give us joy; give us the great grace that Thou hast in store for the needy. We ask it in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.” LS 441.3"
Likely biblical basis 90% John 14:13
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
EGW's prayer explicitly asks 'in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,' directly invoking the principle outlined in John 14:13. The passage also reflects the idea of asking for something according to God's will, which aligns with the purpose of prayer in Jesus's name.
Related principle 80% Matthew 6:10
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."
The core idea of 'Thy will be done' is present in both passages. EGW's prayer expresses a willingness to accept God's will regarding her strength and work, echoing the sentiment of the Lord's Prayer.

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