In this book, Bounds explains the importance of prayer and that nothing else in the Christian life can replace the comfort and joy that comes from communion with God. Bounds also explains that all major movements that God has willed into place were all started by believer prayers and that we as Christians need to pray to influence the world around us.

In this work, Bounds offers up and explanation of how necessary prayer is in the Christian life. Not only does prayer bring us before God, but increases faith and dependence on God. Bounds offers a few Biblical examples of praying people in the Bible and the benefits that came from it.