Ellen White wrote about immigrants and immigration primarily in the context of religious liberty, the founding of America, and the movement of people seeking freedom from oppression. Here are some key points from her writings, with direct references for accuracy: 1. Refuge from Oppression and Religious Liberty: She described how many immigrants came to America seeking freedom from persecution, wars, and famine. Early American colonies, such as Massachusetts, offered "free welcome and aid, at the public cost, to Christians of any nationality who might fly beyond the Atlantic ‘to escape from wars or famine, or the oppression of their persecutors.’ Thus the fugitive and the down-trodden were, by statute, made the guests of the commonwealth.” (GC 296.1, GC88 295.3) 2. Immigrants as Contributors: White noted that those fleeing persecution brought with them "intelligence, the arts, the industry, the order" to enrich the lands where they found asylum, and lamented the loss to their home countries. (GC88 278.1) 3. The United States as a Haven: She emphasized that the United States was founded on principles of civil and religious liberty, attracting "millions from other lands" and rising to power and prosperity as a result. (4SP 277.1, GC88 441.1) 4. Challenges and Opportunities: White acknowledged that immigrants often faced hardship, being "strangers in a strange land, among a people of different language and customs," but praised their resilience and faith. (GC 290.3) She also recognized that as more people came for "worldly advantage," the original spiritual influence diminished. (GC 296.4, GC88 296.3) 5. Evangelistic Opportunity: She saw the diversity of nationalities as an opportunity for evangelism, stating, "the opportunities for coming into contact with men and women of all classes and many nationalities are much greater than in the days of Israel." (PK 73.3) 6. Adapting to New Cultures: White advised that church workers should be willing to break from established customs when necessary for the advancement of God's work, rather than being bound by national habits and prejudices. (GW92 355.2) In summary, Ellen White viewed immigration as both a result of the search for religious freedom and a source of blessing and opportunity for the receiving country, while also recognizing the challenges and responsibilities that come with cultural diversity. References: - White, E. G. (1888). The Great Controversy (GC88), pp. 278.1, 290.3, 295.3, 296.3, 296.4, 441.1. - White, E. G. (1911). The Great Controversy (GC), pp. 296.1, 290.3. - White, E. G. (1884). The Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. 4 (4SP), p. 277.1. - White, E. G. (1917). Prophets and Kings (PK), p. 73.3. - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers (GW92), p. 355.2.