"A carefully prepared biographical sketch, written by Elder M. C. Wilcox, of the Pacific Press Publishing Association, was read by an associate, Elder A. O. Tait, because of Elder Wilcox's absence in the East. In the introductory paragraphs the principle was set forth that “God makes much of individuals. All the great movements, awakenings, and crises of the centuries have centered around individuals, so that the story of the lives of these persons must include the history of God's work in the world, or the history of the crises or movements.” Citing the biographies of Noah, of Abraham and other Hebrew worthies, of Wycliffe and Luther and the Wesleys, the writer continued: LS 457.1"
"But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord."
The EGW passage discusses God working through individuals, citing Noah as an example. Genesis 6:8 highlights Noah finding grace, implying God's favor and choice of him. This supports the idea of God working through individuals.
"But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:"
The EGW passage discusses God making much of individuals. Acts 9:15 describes Paul as a chosen vessel, which aligns with the idea of God using specific individuals for His purposes.
"“And in the advent movement, the giving to the world of the last message of reform, there are two persons whose biographies must include the beginning and the establishment of the movement and its worldwide growth. Nay, more, God's hand through them will affect it to the end. I refer to Elder James White and his beloved wife, Mrs. Ellen G. White.” LS 457.2"
"And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,"
The EGW passage identifies James and Ellen White as central figures in the Advent movement. Revelation 14:6 speaks of an angel delivering the everlasting gospel. While not a direct parallel, the passage can be seen as a thematic parallel, with the Whites fulfilling a similar role to the angel in Revelation.