But little need be said in explanation of the nature of Faith. It is everywhere presented in the Bible, as synonymous with trust, reposing confidence, committing our interests to God as to a “faithful Creator.” Now Trust is undeniably a voluntary state of mind. “I know,” says Paul, “in whom I have believed,” that is, exercised faith, “that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.” Here the act of committing to the care of another, which can be nothing else than an act of Will, is presented as synonymous with Faith. Faith, then, does not consist in conviction, nor in any excited feelings. It is a voluntary act, entrusting our interests to God as to a faithful Creator. The principle above established must apply to all religious affections of every kind.