Mosiah 24: 8-14
As Amulon began to exercise authority over the people of Alma they began to pray for deliverance. Amulon threatened them with death for praying so they prayed silently. The character of the people was such that the Lord recognized their covenant with Him and promised to honor it by delivering them. He also indicated that the deliverance would not be immediate but that He would strengthen them so that their burdens were easy for them. He told them that He wanted them to stand as witnesses that He was with them during their bondage.