He addresses the people, and without specifying that he is describing the Christians, he tells them that he will sweep away the "this impious sect" and then, to himself, expresses his desire to once again see his love.
He addresses the people, and without specifying that he is describing the Christians, he tells them that he will sweep away the unholy rabble who, like a wicked serpent, are in their midst. Then, to himself, he expresses his desire to once again see his love.