Therefore, it means much, not merely to the immigrants, but to every good American, that there should be at Ellis Island the colporteurs of this society, and the representatives of other religious and philanthropic societies to try to care for the immigrant’s body, and above all to try to care for the immigrant’s soul.
He stresses the importance of providing both physical and spiritual support to immigrants, indicating a holistic approach to aid.
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