 Martin Peerson ( or Pearson , Pierson ) ( born between 1571 and 1573 ; died December 1650 or January 1651 and buried 16 January 1651 ) was an English composer , organist and <unk> . Despite Roman Catholic leanings at a time when it was illegal not to subscribe to Church of England beliefs and practices , he was highly esteemed for his musical abilities and held posts at St Paul 's Cathedral and , it is believed , Westminster Abbey . His output included both sacred and secular music in forms such as consort music , keyboard pieces , madrigals and motets . 
