The objectors were local farmers, coal miners and weavers and show the lingering influence of "The Cambuslang Wark". In particular, they objected that Meek seemed not to accept that faith alone made one worthy in the face of God or that Man was utterly depraved.
Those who opposed Meek were primarily farmers, coal miners, and weavers, demonstrating the lingering influence of "The Cambuslang Wark."  They argued that Meek did not acknowledge that faith alone could secure one's place in God's eyes or that humans were fundamentally corrupt.