"Sing Praises Let praise and thanksgiving be expressed in song. When tempted, instead of giving utterance to our feelings, let us by faith lift up a song of thanksgiving to God. MH 254"
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
Both passages directly encourage expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. The Psalm specifically mentions entering God's gates with thanksgiving and praise, while EGW encourages singing songs of thanksgiving, especially when tempted. The connection is a direct principle of praising God.
"Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms."
Both passages address how to respond to different emotional states. James suggests prayer for the afflicted and singing psalms for the merry, while EGW suggests singing praises to God when tempted. The connection lies in using spiritual practices (prayer/singing) to address emotional states.
"We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love,— For Jesus who died and is now gone above. MH 254.2"
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
The EGW quote is a clear allusion to John 3:16, referencing God's love and the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. The phrase "Son of Thy love" and "Jesus who died" directly echoes the themes of John 3:16.
"Chorus: Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Hallelujah! amen; Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. MH 254.7"
"And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:"
The chorus quoted by EGW contains the word "Hallelujah" and themes of glory, which are prominent in Revelation 19:1. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is strong and intentional.
"Song is a weapon that we can always use against discouragement. As we thus open the heart to the sunlight of the Saviour's presence, we shall have health and His blessing. MH 254.8"
"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance."
Both passages address discouragement and suggest a remedy through praise/song and hope in God. While not a direct quote, the thematic parallel is clear and relevant.