Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome

There were many influential people in my life while I was learning to play the piano. One of those people passed away yesterday, Rosie Trabeaux. She was the wife of the church pastor at that time and played the piano often. I would sit in awe at her ability to play the old gospel songs from what we called the little red book (shape-notes and all!). As I was learning to play the piano there was a song that I loved, but struggled to play – Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome – by Dottie Rambo.

Every time we were at the piano I would ask her to play it and watch each hand motion, each finger – trying to get it! Many years later, I still play this song and every time I play it I think of Rosie Trabeaux.

Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome

Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Omnipotent Father of Mercy and Grace
Thou art welcome in this place

Lord in Thy presence there’s healing divine
No other power can save Lord, but Thine
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Thou art welcome in this place

Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Omnipotent Father of Mercy and Grace
Thou art welcome in this place

Fill all the hungry and empty within
Restore us, oh Father revive us again
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place
Holy Spirit Thou art welcome in this place

Rest In God’s Peace, Mrs. Rosie ❤️🎶🎼❤️