In the days of the Beis HaMikdash the Divine Presence diffused its light openly. The divine service of the Jewish people was therefore mainly inspired by the love and desire that they felt towards G-d, and they derived pleasure from this service.

 In the time of exile, by contrast, when the radiance of the Divine Presence is not manifest, divine service is mainly prompted by an acceptance of the yoke of heaven, by awe, and by self-nullification.