E.M. Bounds emphasizes the necessity of beginning each day with prayer, arguing that early communion with God is essential for spiritual vitality and effectiveness. He reflects on the practices of biblical figures like Christ and David, who prioritized seeking God in the morning, and warns against the dangers of allowing sleep and distractions to hinder our spiritual pursuits. Bounds asserts that a genuine desire for God should compel us to rise early and seek Him, as neglecting this can lead to a lack of spiritual fervor throughout the day. He calls for a generation of preachers who earnestly seek God early, highlighting that our laziness in prayer is a significant sin that hinders our relationship with Him.