The Destruction of the Temple

First, there was flourishing, and peace in every corner of the world.
Then, the LORD reigns in our hearts, but His holy ordinance dies in our hearts---
Then, a fire explodes of hypocrisy in worship--so unholy--and it burns the people with sin.
Then, there is the repair. But it becomes costly, and wears down the soul.
Because hard times come, the rocky soil of your neighbors and friends wane, so with it yours.
And new politics arise, which must be made room for, and out with the old politics of Christ.
Then, fewer and fewer are found upon the Earth, to be blessed or holy, and one starves for company.
Then, at last, the faith is sold to the Roman City, and it sits in disrepair.
Then, at last, all the devils and demons come, 
And throw what is holy upon the floor and break the stain glass windows.
And that is how the Church dies.
I use nosisms, but do not mean me. As a Christian does.