We have already alluded to the _individuality_ of the examination at the last day,--how "every one of us must give an account of _himself_ to God;" and "receive the things done in _his_ body, according to what _he_ hath done, whether good or evil;" and also, how each fact must be brought to light upon _evidence_ whose truth cannot be questioned. Upon that day, mere assertions will not be sufficient to establish the right or the wrong condition of any one before the judgment-seat. The universe must know the truth! Evidence must, therefore, be adduced which will "convince all;" and that evidence, too, will be sifted. Before sentence is passed, overwhelming proof will demonstrate the righteous ground on which each individual must take his place among those on the left hand or on the right. Let us see if we can discover any sources of evidence for the detection and discrimination of character. "THE BOOKS SHALL BE OPENED." 1. _The Book of Providence will be opened_.--In this book has been recorded, and from its pages can be shewn, by Jesus Christ, everything which has been done to us, and for us, by Himself, since the hour of our birth till that of our death. Every temporal mercy or spiritual blessing--every advice given by ministers, relations, or friends--every Sabbath which dawned upon us--every stirring of conscience within us--every visitation of sickness or domestic affliction--every item, in short, of that immense sum of things which, in His providence or by His grace, was given us each successive hour of life, and which was intended to mould our characters according to the will of God;--all shall be revealed at judgment, that the universe may know what Jesus Christ, the King, has really done for each one of His subjects, and what each subject has been, and done, in relation to Him.