"The mechanism of the human body cannot be fully understood; it presents mysteries that baffle the most intelligent. It is not as the result of a mechanism, which, once set in motion, continues its work, that the pulse beats and breath follows breath. In God we live and move and have our being. The beating heart, the throbbing pulse, every nerve and muscle in the living organism, is kept in order and activity by the power of an ever- present God. MH 417.1"
"For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."
EGW directly quotes and expands upon Acts 17:28, attributing the continuous functioning of the human body to God's power, echoing the verse's assertion that 'in him we live, and move, and have our being.'
"The Bible shows us God in His high and holy place, not in a state of inactivity, not in silence and solitude, but surrounded by ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands of holy beings, all waiting to do His will. Through these messengers He is in active communication with every part of His dominion. By His Spirit He is everywhere present. Through the agency of His Spirit and His angels He ministers to the children of men. MH 417.2"
"A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened."
The EGW passage echoes the imagery of Daniel 7:10, particularly the vast number of beings surrounding God and ministering to Him. While not a direct quote, the parallel is strong and supports the idea of God's active involvement through His heavenly host.
"Above the distractions of the earth He sits enthroned; all things are open to His divine survey; and from His great and calm eternity He orders that which His providence sees best. MH 417.3"
"The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all."
Both passages speak of God's throne in heaven and His rule over all. The EGW passage expands on this by emphasizing God's omniscience and providential control, which aligns with the concept of His kingdom ruling over all.
"O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps."
This is a direct quote from Jeremiah 10:23.
"“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.... In all thy ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct thy paths.” MH 417.5"
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
This is a direct quote from Proverbs 3:5-6.
"“The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him, Upon them that hope in His mercy; To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.” MH 417.6"
"Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine."
This is a direct quote from Psalm 33:18-19.
"“How precious is Thy loving-kindness, O God! ... The children of men take refuge under the shadow of Thy wings.” “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God.” MH 417.7"
"How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 36:7.
"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 146:5.