John Parsons (organist)

John Parsons (1563–1623) was an English organist and composer of church music.

[2] Parsons died in July 1623, and was buried on 3 August in the Abbey cloisters.

He was survived by his wife Jane, whom he married in 1600, and his children William, Dorothy and Thomasine.

It was published in Edward Lowe's A Review of Some Short Directions (1664), and was performed at the funeral of Charles II.

He also wrote anthems including "Man that is born" and "All people clap your hands".