Unknown Child (1940's)

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.

Found in the clothing of a dead child at Ravensbruck Concentration