"O, could I find, from day to day, A nearness to my God, Then would my hours glide sweet away, While leaning on His word. MH 267.1"
"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works."
Both passages emphasize the importance of drawing near to God and finding comfort and purpose in His word. The EGW passage expresses a desire for daily closeness with God, while Psalm 73:28 highlights the goodness of drawing near to God and trusting in Him.
"Lord, I desire with Thee to live Anew from day to day, In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away. MH 267.2"
"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."
Both passages speak of a joy that transcends worldly pleasures. The EGW passage expresses a desire to live in a state of joy that the world cannot provide or take away, while John 15:11 connects this joy to Christ's teachings and abiding in Him.
"As physical health is regained, men and women are better able to exercise that faith in Christ which secures the health of the soul. In the consciousness of sins forgiven there is inexpressible peace and joy and rest. The clouded hope of the Christian is brightened. The words express the belief, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength.” Psalm 46:1 ; 23:4 ; Isaiah 40:29 . MH 267.6"
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 46:1, making it an explicit allusion.
"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 40:29, making it an explicit allusion.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 23:4, making it an explicit allusion.