"The flowers appear on the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; The fig tree ripeneth her green figs, And the vines are in blossom, They give forth their fragrance.” Song of Solomon 2:11-13 , R.V. PP 538.1"
"For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away."
Ellen White directly references Song of Solomon 2:11-13 in this passage.
"Throughout the land bands of pilgrims were making their way toward Jerusalem. The shepherds from their flocks, the herdsmen from the mountains, fishers from the Sea of Galilee, the husbandmen from their fields, and sons of the prophets from the sacred schools—all turned their steps toward the place where God's presence was revealed. They journeyed by short stages, for many went on foot. The caravans were constantly receiving accessions, and often became very large before reaching the Holy City. PP 538.2"
"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord."
The EGW passage describes people traveling to Jerusalem, and Psalm 122:1 expresses joy at going to the house of the Lord. The connection is thematic, reflecting the joy and anticipation of pilgrimage.
"Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the Lord empty:"
The EGW passage illustrates the practice commanded in Deuteronomy 16:16, where all males are to appear before the Lord three times a year. The connection is direct and supports the principle of pilgrimage to the feasts.
"Nature's gladness awakened joy in the hearts of Israel and gratitude to the Giver of all good. The grand Hebrew psalms were chanted, exalting the glory and majesty of Jehovah. At the sound of the signal trumpet, with the music of cymbals, the chorus of thanksgiving arose, swelled by hundreds of voices: PP 538.3"
"Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp."
Both passages mention the use of trumpets in praising God. The EGW passage specifically mentions trumpets and cymbals, aligning with the instruments mentioned in Psalm 150:3.
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands."
Both passages describe joyful expressions of praise to God. The EGW passage elaborates on the joyful noise mentioned in Psalms 100:1, placing it within the context of Israel's worship and gratitude.
"“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of the Lord. Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem.... Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, ... To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.... Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.” Psalm 122:1-6 , R.V. PP 538.4"
"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord. For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 122:1-6 in this passage.
"“Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? Whence should my help come? My help cometh from Jehovah, Which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1, 2 (margin). PP 538.6"
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 121:1.
"My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 121:2.
"“They that trust in the Lord Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So the Lord is round about His people, From this time forth and forevermore.” Psalm 125:1, 2 , R.V. PP 538.7"
"They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 125:1.
"As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 125:2.