"When the gospel is received in its purity and power, it is a cure for the maladies that originated in sin. The Sun of Righteousness arises, “with healing in His wings.” Malachi 4:2 . Not all this world bestows can heal a broken heart, or impart peace of mind, or remove care, or banish disease. Fame, genius, talent—all are powerless to gladden the sorrowful heart or to restore the wasted life. The life of God in the soul is man's only hope. MH 115.2"
"But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall."
Ellen White directly references Malachi 4:2 in this passage.
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Both passages address the healing of emotional and spiritual wounds. While EGW doesn't directly quote Psalm 147:3, the concept of healing a broken heart is a clear parallel.
"The love which Christ diffuses through the whole being is a vitalizing power. Every vital part—the brain, the heart, the nerves—it touches with healing. By it the highest energies of the being are roused to activity. It frees the soul from the guilt and sorrow, the anxiety and care, that crush the life forces. With it come serenity and composure. It implants in the soul, joy that nothing earthly can destroy,—joy in the Holy Spirit,—health- giving, life-giving joy. MH 115.3"
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
Both passages connect the Holy Spirit with joy and an overall positive spiritual state. The EGW passage describes joy in the Holy Spirit as health-giving and life-giving, while Romans 14:17 states that the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. The connection is strong and thematic.
"He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."
Both passages describe a spiritual experience that results in a flow of life-giving energy. The EGW passage speaks of Christ's love vitalizing the being, while John 7:38 speaks of rivers of living water flowing from the believer. The connection is thematic and meaningful.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."
The EGW passage is a clear and concise call to 'trust in Him,' which directly echoes the central message of Proverbs 3:5, urging readers to 'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.'