807. As regards the English nation, the better of them are at the centre of all the Christians, because they enjoy interior intellectual light. No one can see this in the natural world, but in the spiritual world it is plain to see. They get this light from the freedom they have to speak and write, and by this means to think. In the case of others who do not have the same freedom, that light is blocked, not having any outlet. The light, however, is not active of itself, but derives its activity from others, especially from men of reputation and authority. As soon as they utter any remark, the light grows bright. For this reason in the spiritual world the British have rulers set over them and are allotted priests who have famous names and outstanding minds; and their character makes them content with the judgments made by these distinguished people.