E.M. Bounds emphasizes the power of concerted prayer, highlighting that unity and agreement in prayer are essential for the church's effectiveness. He references Matthew 18, illustrating that collective prayer strengthens the church's discipline and ability to address sin among its members. Bounds argues that a church that neglects discipline will also neglect prayer, leading to a lack of spiritual vitality. He calls for a return to scriptural standards of church purity through mutual prayer and accountability. Ultimately, he stresses that prayer and discipline are intertwined, and a praying church will be vigilant in maintaining its holiness.