The Decay of Modern Preaching: An Essay is a book written by John Pentland Mahaffy in 1882. This essay discusses the decline in the quality of preaching in modern times, particularly in the Church of England. Mahaffy argues that preaching has lost its power to inspire and educate congregations, and has become too focused on formalities and empty rhetoric. He suggests that preachers should return to the fundamentals of their faith and focus on delivering...