The party of divines who favored presbyterianism, or government by hierarchies of elected assemblies, was in the majority, but political and military realities led to greater influence for the congregational party, which favored autonomy for individual congregations.
The party of divines was in the majority. Government by hierarchies of elected assemblies, was in the majority. These divines favored presbyterianism. Political led to greater influence for the congregational party. Military realities led to greater influence for the congregational party. The congregational party favored autonomy for individual congregations.