"God's message for the inhabitants of earth today is, “Be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 24:44 . The conditions prevailing in society, and especially in the great cities of the nations, proclaim in thunder tones that the hour of God's judgment is come and that the end of all things earthly is at hand. We are standing on the threshold of the crisis of the ages. In quick succession the judgments of God will follow one another—fire, and flood, and earthquake, with war and bloodshed. We are not to be surprised at this time by events both great and decisive; for the angel of mercy cannot remain much longer to shelter the impenitent. PK 278.1"
"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 24:44 in this passage.
"under the preaching of Jonah, and become sanctified through obedience to the laws of the divine Ruler. The righteous alone shall be hid with Christ in God till the desolation be overpast. Let the language of the soul be: PK 278.2"
"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
EGW directly alludes to the concept of being 'hid with Christ in God' from Colossians 3:3, applying it to the righteous being protected during desolation. The connection is clear and intentional.
"“Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, O, leave me not alone! Still support and comfort me. PK 278.3"
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
The hymn quoted by EGW expresses a similar sentiment of seeking refuge and support from God as found in Psalm 46:1. Both emphasize God as a source of help and refuge in times of trouble.
"“Hide me, O my Saviour, hide! Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last!” PK 278.4"
"Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast."
The hymn quoted by EGW echoes the plea for refuge and protection found in Psalm 57:1. Both passages express a desire to be hidden and safe under God's protection until danger passes.