"“I regarded her as one of the strongest characters I ever met. I can compare her life only to the sturdy oak that meets the wind and bears its severest pressure, or to the mountain that laughs at the storm.... Her faith in God was invincible. Under trials that might have swept away the faith of many, she maintained firm confidence, and triumphed.” LS 452.1"
"They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever."
The description of Ellen White's unwavering faith under pressure echoes the steadfastness of Mount Zion, symbolizing those who trust in the Lord.
"“In bidding her good-by two weeks ago today,” Elder Starr continued, “I said, ‘We are glad to find you so bright this morning.’ Sister White replied, ‘I am glad you find me thus, and I wish to tell you it is bright inside.’ And then she added, ‘I have not had many mournful days, have I?’ ‘No, Sister White,’ I said, ‘not in all your life, because you have risen above them.’ ‘Yes,’ she responded, ‘my heavenly Father has planned it all for me, and He knows when it will end, and I am determined not to murmur.’ LS 452.2"
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
EGW's acceptance of God's plan and refusal to murmur aligns with the principle that all things work together for good for those who love God.
"“Then I said to her, ‘I can only repeat to you, Sister White, what you wrote us in one of your last letters. You said: “The shadows are lengthening, and we are nearing home. We shall soon be at home, and then we will talk it all over together in the kingdom of God.”’ She replied, ‘Yes; it seems almost too good to be true, but it is true.’” LS 452.3"
"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."
The sentiment of nearing home and discussing everything in the kingdom of God parallels the Hebrews passage about seeing the promises from afar and acknowledging themselves as strangers on earth.
"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"
This is a direct quote from 1 Corinthians 15:55.