Anonymous - O Lord Remember

O Lord,
Remember not only the men and women of good will,
but also those of ill will.

But do not remember all of the suffering
they have inflicted upon us:

Instead remember the fruits we have borne
because of this suffering,
our fellowship, our loyalty to one another,
our humility, our courage, our generosity,
the greatness of heart that has grown from this trouble.

When our persecutors come to be judged by You,
let all of these fruits that we have borne
be their forgiveness.

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Anonymous, 20th century
Found on a piece of wrapping paper near the body of an unknown Jewish child killed at Ravensbrük Concentration Camp.