"Blessed Assurance Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. MH 259"
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Both passages express assurance of salvation and a close relationship with God. Romans 8:38-39 emphasizes the impossibility of separation from God's love, while the hymn 'Blessed Assurance' speaks of Jesus being mine and a foretaste of glory. The shared theme of unwavering faith and divine connection justifies the connection.
"What matters it? The time will not be long; Marah and Elim will alike be passed; Our desert wells and palms will soon be done, We reach the “City of our God” at last. O happy land! beyond these lonely hills, Where gush in joy the everlasting springs; O holy Paradise! above these heavens, Where we shall end our desert wanderings. —Horatius Bonar. MH 259.1"
"But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city."
Both passages speak of a heavenly city prepared by God for believers. Hebrews 11:16 explicitly mentions 'a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.' The EGW quote, through the Horatius Bonar poem, refers to 'the “City of our God” at last' and 'holy Paradise! above these heavens.' The shared theme of a heavenly destination makes this a valid connection.
"Chorus: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Saviour all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Saviour all the day long. MH 259.3"
"Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day."
The EGW quote, a hymn chorus, directly expresses the principle of praising God continually. Psalm 71:8 states, 'Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.' The hymn is a practical application of the Psalm's instruction.
"I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth."
Both passages express a continuous and joyful praise of God. The Psalm speaks of blessing the Lord at all times, while the hymn excerpt speaks of praising the Saviour all day long. The connection is clear and meaningful.
"Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight. Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. MH 259.4"
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Both passages touch on the theme of peace and joy derived from a relationship with God. The hymn speaks of 'perfect delight' and 'visions of rapture,' while Philippians speaks of 'the peace of God, which passeth all understanding.' The connection is thematic, though not a direct quote or allusion.
"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"
The hymn mentions 'Angels descending,' which aligns with Hebrews 1:14's description of angels as 'ministering spirits.' The connection is thematic, suggesting angels play a role in bringing God's mercy and love.
"Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Saviour am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. —Fanny J. Crosby. MH 259.5"
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
The hymn speaks of 'Perfect submission, all is at rest,' which directly reflects the principle in Matthew 11:29 of finding rest by taking on Christ's yoke. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;"
The hymn speaks of 'Watching and waiting, looking above,' which aligns with 1 Peter 1:13's call to 'hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you.' Both passages emphasize a hopeful anticipation of future grace and a focus on the divine. The connection is thematic and relevant.