[1] Fortified by a recommendation from Warren, he went to preach at Plymouth, some time after the death (15 May 1696) of Nicholas Sherwill, pastor of one of the two presbyterian congregations.
Sherwill's place was filled for a short time by his assistant, Byfield, who, according to John Fox (1693–1763), 'had the best sense and parts of any dissenter that ever lived' in Plymouth.
In the assembly of united ministers, which met half-yearly at Exeter, Enty sided with the conservative party, and eventually became its leader.
At Exeter Enty became the presiding spirit of the assembly, and its authorised spokesman in the controversy which followed the exclusion of Peirce.
His steady adherence to his principles established him in reputation and honour throughout the twenty-three years of his Exeter ministry.
Enty was twice married: first, to 'an agreeable woman' of good fortune at Kingsbridge, Devonshire, who died childless.