"This edition marks a forward step in standardizing the paging of the book in forthcoming English-language printings. With no change in the text, but with a format, spelling, and capitalization in keeping with the times, this little compendium of devotion will continue on its mission, but now in such form, regardless of the size of the type or page, as to conform to the new Index to the writings of Ellen G. White. SC 6.1"
"Let all things be done decently and in order."
The EGW passage discusses standardizing the book's format for consistency and order. This aligns directly with the principle of doing things 'decently and in order' as stated in 1 Corinthians 14:40.
"Jacob of old, when oppressed with the fear that his sin had cut him off from God, lay down to rest, and “he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven.” The connection between earth and heaven was thus revealed to him, and words of comfort and hope were spoken to the wanderer by Him who stood at the top of the shadowy stairs. That the heavenly vision may be repeated to many as they read this story of the way of life, is the sincere wish of the publishers, and— SC 6.2"
"And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it."
EGW directly quotes and references Genesis 28:12, making it an explicit allusion.
"And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;"
EGW refers to the comfort and hope spoken to Jacob, which is found in Genesis 28:13. While not a direct quote, it's a clear thematic parallel.
"And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
Both passages deal with the connection between heaven and earth, and the idea of angels ascending and descending. While EGW references Jacob's ladder, John 1:51 alludes to it, suggesting Jesus is the new connection. The thematic parallel is strong.