to wait upon the Lord and ponder God's Word

"A parsonage without a study is comparable to a church without a pulpit." (Karl Buchsel, 1803-1889).

Not to read or study at all is to tempt God. To do nothing but study is to forget the ministry (Pasquier Quesnel, 1634-1719).

Dost thou pray? Thou art speaking with the Bridegroom. Dost thou read? The Bridegroom is speaking with thee (St. Jerome, ca. 346-420).