The Copper Penny    A man who possessed great riches And well-known throughout the land, Stooped to pick up a coin one day And he clasped it in his hand.   It was just a copper penny. Why would he bother that day To stoop and reach into the dust As he passed along his way?   I then asked him, “Is that penny Of great value; is it rare?” So the man held up the penny And he then began to share.   He read the words, “In God we trust” On this copper coin engraved; And he said, “That makes it priceless And so worthy to be saved.   “Without the Lord I would be lost And so penniless I know. God’s proven as I trust in Him His rich blessings He’ll bestow.   “The copper penny in my hand So reminds me of God’s love. Engraved with words ‘In God we trust’ Keeps my mind focused above.”   He placed the penny in my hand And he said, “Here is the key To blessings in this world below And to true prosperity.”   How rich am I this penny made; Impoverished I’ll ne’er be. Engraved upon my heart inside: “Oh, Lord, I will trust in Thee.” © 2005 Linda J. Stevenson