Reformed Wisdom

"Nor is it required only that [a pastor] preach now and then at his leisure; but that he lay aside all other employments, though lawful, all other duties in the church, as unto such a constant attendance on them would divert him from his work, that he may give himself unto it ... Without this, no man will be able to give a comfortable account of the pastoral office at the last day." -- John Owen in Ash, The Priority of Preaching, 109.