And the same John had his clothing of camel's hair, and a leather belt about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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Rabanus Maurus
AD 856
His dress and diet express the quality of his inward conversation. His garment was of an austere quality, because he rebuked the sinner’s life.
He ate locusts and honey, because his preaching was sweet tot he multitude, but was of short continuance; and honey has sweetness, locusts a swift flight but soon fall to the ground.
