In my first essay, I endeavoured to shew the difference, existing between the execution of a work of the Imagination, and one of the reasoning powers of Judgement. I intend now, to make a few observations on the pleasures which are derived from the Imagination, and on the use which the cultivation of those powers, may be of to us; particularly in the study of language, and in the increase of our enjoyments from those arts or sciences, that are directly under the protection of the muses.

I mentioned, that the effect of judgement on the mind was not a sensitive pleasure; but, that of the Imagination was; now, I think we shall find upon further consideration, the pleasures of the Imagination to be of a much superior and more refined class than sensual pleasures; and still differing from those of the judgement.

Our sight is the parent of the greater part of the ideas belonging to the Imagination; and so wonderfully comprehensive and powerful in supplying us with them, owing to its extensive range, and rapid conveyance to the mind, that it appears to be the most perfect of our senses; and most admirably adapted to this particular province. Although the sense of feeling would give us ideas of the bulk and form of objects, yet how limited would be its extent, and how confined the pleasure from that source, even though aided by the other senses of Hearing, Taste, and Smell.