goodness gracious

I read that story and thought, 'Goodness gracious, this is not anything I ever learned.'

Why, I expected to see a sort of great—goodness—gracious goddess, that kept him frightened to death of her.

And Uncle Wills pride, Sandys hair, that he made a picture of that sold for ever so much moneyoh, my goodness gracious!

Goodness gracious, I do believe this country'll be enough to turn one's head, almost, if it goes on like this much longer.'

Goodness Gracious—Used in a similar sense to the above, though in a milder degree.

My goodness gracious me, she cried out in a loud astonished voice as she drew out the contents of the packet.