Implies an entire giving up our understanding, will, and affections, to him; or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in
1. An acquiescency in his right and severeignty.
2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom.
3. A sense of his love and care.
4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will.
5. Keeping our souls by faith and patience from wearniness and despondancy.
6. A full resignation to his will.
See RESIGNATION, SORROW.