The promises extended to the Lamanites are great. Many of these promises are given because of the righteousness and prayers of preceding prophets. The first prophet of all is Joseph of Egypt who was given the promise that his seed would be preserved (Alma 46:24). Lehi blessed the posterity of Laman that they would likewise be preserved (2 Nephi 4:7). Nephi, Jacob, and Enos all prayed for the welfare of their brethren. The promises given are as follows:
Marion G. Romney
"…all who have seeing eyes and understanding hearts may rest assured that the fulfillment of the promises to the Lamanites is at hand. Most of the foregoing prophecies have already been fulfilled, and others are now in course of fulfillment. The apostasy and fourth generation destruction, the degeneration of the remnant, the coming of the gentiles, their establishment by the power of God as a free people in this land, their harassment of the remnant, the preservation of the promised record, and its coming forth by way of the gentiles are now all documented history.
"For more than a hundred years the record of their fathers, the Book of Mormon, has been going to the Lamanites by way of the gentiles. And it is now being carried to them with increased tempo…
"So you see, my brethren and sisters, the Lord is pouring out his spirit upon the Lamanites. They are accepting the record of their fathers and are coming to a knowledge of the 'things' referred to by Jesus…they are now accepting the gospel. And they will continue to accept it in ever-increasing numbers. As they receive and live it they are certain to regain their favored status in the house of Israel and participate in the redemption of Zion and the building of the New Jerusalem here in America. Jacob, even now, flourishes in the wilderness, and shortly the 'Lamanites shall blossom as the rose,' heralding 'the great day of the Lord,' which God grant may not be long delayed, I humbly pray." (Conference Report, Apr. 1963, p. 77)