An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians : wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned : but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the Holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged : and besides, the very marrow of most common-places is aptly diffused throughout the body of this exposition, as the nature of this kinde of teaching would beare : and further, many chiefe cases of conscience are here resolued : being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons
A 1617 London commentary on Paul's Epistle to the Colossians by the Puritan minister Nicholas Byfield, printed by Edward Griffin for the bookseller Nathaniel Butter and aimed at readers of scripture and sermons. Its pictures are letter-initial woodcuts: large capitals framed by dense scrolling foliage, flowers and acanthus-like curls, offering a designer strong models for decorative drop caps and historical ornament.
