Thou hast a temple too; and full as dear
As that of Sion, and as full of sin:
Nothing but thieves and robbers dwell therein:
Enter, and chase them forth, and cleanse the floor:
Crucify them, that they may never more
Profane that holy place
Where Thou hast chose to set Thy face!
—Jeremy Taylor (1613–1667)
Image: Stanley Spencer (1891-1959), Christ Overturning the Money Changers' Table
Scripture reference: John 2:13-22; Daily Office Year 1, Tuesday after 1st Sunday in Lent
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