heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things therein, ... and Thou preservest them all.” Nehemiah 9:6 . As regards this world, God's work of creation is completed. For “the works were finished from the foundation of the world.” Hebrews 4:3 . But His energy is still exerted in upholding the objects of His creation. It is not because the mechanism that has once been set in motion continues to act by its own inherent energy that the pulse beats and breath follows breath; but every breath, every pulsation of the heart, is an evidence of the all-pervading care of Him in whom “we live, and move, and have our being.” Acts 17:28 . It is not because of inherent power that year by year the earth produces her bounties and continues her motion around the sun. The hand of God guides the planets and keeps them in position in their orderly march through the heavens. He “bringeth out their host by number: He calleth them all by names by the greatness of His might, for …
"Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee."
Ellen White directly references Nehemiah 9:6 in this passage.
"For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 4:3 in this passage.
"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."
Ellen White directly references Acts 17:28 in this passage.
"Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 40:26 in this passage.
"Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 147:8 in this passage.
"He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 147:16 in this passage.
"When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures."
Ellen White directly references Jeremiah 10:13 in this passage.
"God is the foundation of everything. All true science is in harmony with His works; all true education leads to obedience to His government. Science opens new wonders to our view; she soars high, and explores new depths; but she brings nothing from her research that conflicts with divine revelation. Ignorance may seek to support false views of God by appeals to science, but the book of nature and the written word shed light upon each other. We are thus led to adore the Creator and to have an intelligent trust in His word. PP 115.2"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
The EGW passage speaks of how the book of nature and the written word shed light upon each other, leading to adoration of the Creator. Romans 1:20 states that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen through creation. Both passages suggest that God's attributes can be understood through observing the natural world.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
The EGW passage discusses the harmony between true science and God's works, and how true education leads to obedience to His government. Proverbs 1:7 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. While not a direct quote, the principle of acknowledging God as the foundation of knowledge and wisdom aligns with the EGW statement.