Branford Edward Clarke (March 18, 1885 – July 7, 1947) was an Evangelical preacher, poet and artist who promoted the Ku Klux Klan through his art which was drawn for the Pillar of Fire Church and their publications.

[11][1] Many of his illustrations supported Bishop White's writings by attacking various minorities including Catholics, Jews, and US immigrants and by promoting the Ku Klux Klan, and women's suffrage.

Some of Branford Clarke's hymns include: Tell Me of the Love of Jesus, Everything Will Work Out Right, God Keep Me Strong, Prayer Changes Things, Calling Again and Again, Take Heart, and Yonder Shore.

There is a cross that every one must carry Long a thorned path whose toils will soon be o'er Then at His feet shall we lay down our burdens With the fair immortals on yonder shore.

While trav'ling on to that eternal haven Here in the heart can be fair Canaan's door Thro' which the love of Jesus softly stealing Fills the soul with glory from yonder shore.