The Shape of the Liturgy

TLDR: MILFORD as mentioned in this paper argues that the Christian who in himself or in his friends has suffered, has a special privilege of forgiveness towards those through whose fault he has suffered; and if we would help the atonement on behalf of Jews, or any others who have suffered more than ourselves, we shall begin by winning the right, through friendship, of sharing in their suffering and bearing it with them.

Abstract: requirements of justice. There is no need, and we have no right, to arrogate to ourselves the power to punish. Governments have the right and duty to prevent or check the progress of sin by the punishment of criminals. This is only effective if it can be done in such a way as to be manifestly just. Whether this can be done in the case of the \"war criminals\" is a matter for the lawyers. But if it can, according to the New Testament, it ought to be done; and a penitent criminal would wish it to be done to himself. The Christian as such must never fail in love towards anyone, not even towards the unrepentant criminal. He must always be longing for, and actively seeking, his good. The Christian, who in himself, or in his friends, has suffered, has a special privilege of forgiveness towards those through whose fault he has suffered. At least he will stop the spread of hatred; at the best, he will be instrumental in the conversion of the individual or his fellows in the sin. This is the redemptive love of God in action. If we want to be used in this way, God will show us, and show the Church, how and where it can be done. And if we would help the atonement on behalf of Jews, or any others who have suffered more than ourselves, we shall begin by winning the right, through friendship, of sharing in their suffering and bearing it with them. T. R. MILFORD.