"“It seems, brethren and friends, almost impossible for any one to think of preaching a sermon, a memorial sermon, commemorative of one whose life and labors have been a constant living sermon for nearly fourscore years. Seventy-eight years ago this summer, Sister White gave her heart to God; and during all those years, there has scarcely been any cessation or interruption in most ardent and earnest labor for the Master, and her life and what it represents in literature is the greatest eulogy that could possibly be pronounced on her funeral occasion. LS 453.2"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage describes Sister White's life as a 'living sermon,' which aligns with the idea of letting one's light shine through good works, as described in Matthew 5:16. The passage emphasizes the impact of her life and labors, reflecting the glorification of God through her actions.
"“‘For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men’—and I venture to say that no living person in this generation has ever held up more insistently the grace of God for the salvation of men than has she—’teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.’ LS 453.4"
"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,"
The EGW passage directly quotes Titus 2:11, making it a clear and explicit allusion. The surrounding text further reinforces the connection by discussing the grace of God and its impact on people's lives.