"Again the long train was in motion, and the music of harp and cornet, trumpet and cymbal, floated heavenward, blended with the melody of many voices. “And David danced before the Lord,” in his gladness keeping time to the measure of the song. PP 707.1"
"And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod."
The EGW passage directly quotes "And David danced before the Lord" and describes the scene of David dancing, which is a clear reference to 2 Samuel 6:14.
"And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart."
Both passages describe David dancing before the Lord in connection with the Ark of the Covenant. While the EGW passage focuses on the joyful music and dancing, 1 Chronicles 15:29 provides a different perspective through Michal's reaction. The common theme is David's dancing in relation to the Ark.
"fashionable modern dance, but there is no ground for such an argument. In our day dancing is associated with folly and midnight reveling. Health and morals are sacrificed to pleasure. By the frequenters of the ballroom God is not an object of thought and reverence; prayer or the song of praise would be felt to be out of place in their assemblies. This test should be decisive. Amusements that have a tendency to weaken the love for sacred things and lessen our joy in the service of God are not to be sought by Christians. The music and dancing in joyful praise to God at the removal of the ark had not the faintest resemblance to the dissipation of modern dancing. The one tended to the remembrance of God and exalted His holy name. The other is a device of Satan to cause men to forget God and to dishonor Him. PP 707.2"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
The EGW passage contrasts David's dancing as worship with modern dancing, arguing that activities should glorify God. This aligns with the principle in 1 Corinthians 10:31, which states that all actions should be done to the glory of God.
"Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks."
The EGW passage discusses avoiding amusements that weaken love for sacred things and joy in God's service. Ephesians 5:4 speaks against foolish talking and jesting, advocating for giving thanks instead. While not a direct quote, the underlying principle of avoiding worldliness and focusing on God is present in both passages. The confidence is adjusted slightly downward because the connection is thematic rather than a direct allusion.
"The triumphal procession approached the capital, following the sacred symbol of their invisible King. Then a burst of song demanded of the watchers upon the walls that the gates of the Holy City should be thrown open: PP 707.3"
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in."
EGW directly alludes to Psalm 24:7, referencing the triumphal procession and the call to open the gates for the King of glory. The context of the ark entering Jerusalem directly parallels the imagery in the Psalm.
"“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in.” PP 707.4"
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:9, solidifying the explicit allusion.
"And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy."
Both passages refer to singers and musicians being appointed. EGW's passage is a very brief reference to the broader event described in 1 Chronicles 15:16.
"Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:8, indicating a clear and explicit allusion.
"Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:8, confirming the explicit allusion.