 During and after the debates over church government , the Assembly framed other documents which did not cause open rifts . The Directory for Public Worship , which was to replace the Book of Common Prayer , was swiftly written in 1644 and passed by Parliament on 3 January 1645 . The Directory , accepted by the Scots as well , took a middle course between the presbyterians and congregationalists . The presbyterians for the most part preferred a fixed <unk> while congregationalists favoured <unk> prayer . The Directory consisted of an order for services with sample prayers . The Assembly also recommended a psalter , translated by Francis <unk> for use in worship . 
