Lyric discussion by d66j66 

Cover art for Damascus lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

Definitely have to agree with almost all the lyrical adjustments by liquidhotmagma, "emissary" for sure and also "a people's past, it...", as for the other part, I listened a bunch of times trying to hear each of the versions written and what I have come up with is "When the order isn't certain or made, it..." brings me back.

Also, I think I hear "Does it matter that I fall down, My wall of doubt" but that one I'm uncertain of.