FAITH in God is described in Scriptures as implying much more than the mere acknowledgment of his existence: “He that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” It is not an occasional thought, or a transient impression of the divine majesty, but an habitual sense of his presence, such as produces “reverence and godly fear,” and makes the believer to live “as seeing him who is invisible.” It implies an assured conviction of his being, and a knowledge of his true91character, as the sole Creator and supreme Governor of the world; but such a belief as produces trust and confidence in him, makes him the object of supreme love, the source of spiritual joy. It chooses God as the chief good,—the only satisfying portion of the soul: it rests in him,—it waits for him,—it longs after him,—it walks with him,—it seeks his face,—it meditates on all his works,—it meekly receives his word,—it submits to his providence,—it obeys his will,—it delights in his fellowship,—it is zealous for his glory,—it casteth out fear,—it takes away the “spirit of bondage,” and imparts “the spirit of adoption which crieth Abba! Father.” Such is the nature of that “Faith in God” which is inculcated in the sacred writings.